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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.95, 26,028.87 and 10,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.95, 26,028.87 and 10,327.45 is: 15,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.95 : 26,028.87 = 10,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.95/26,028.87 = 10,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.95x = 26,028.87 × 10,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.95x = 268,811,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,811,853.48/17,348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,494.42

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