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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.12, 26,044.98 and 10,753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.12, 26,044.98 and 10,753.36 is: 16,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.12 : 26,044.98 = 10,753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.12/26,044.98 = 10,753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.12x = 26,044.98 × 10,753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.12x = 280,071,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,071,046.13/17,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.10

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