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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.95, 26,027.37 and 10,326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.95, 26,027.37 and 10,326.45 is: 15,492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.95 : 26,027.37 = 10,326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.95/26,027.37 = 10,326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.95x = 26,027.37 × 10,326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.95x = 268,770,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,770,334.94/17,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.92

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