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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.95, 26,030.37 and 10,328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.95, 26,030.37 and 10,328.45 is: 15,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.95 : 26,030.37 = 10,328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.95/26,030.37 = 10,328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.95x = 26,030.37 × 10,328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.95x = 268,853,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,853,375.03/17,349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.92

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