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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.92, 26,010.72 and 10,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.92, 26,010.72 and 10,802.16 is: 16,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.92 : 26,010.72 = 10,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.92/26,010.72 = 10,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.92x = 26,010.72 × 10,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.92x = 280,971,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,971,959.16/17,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.10

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