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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.56, 26,033.06 and 10,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.56, 26,033.06 and 10,343.88 is: 15,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.56 : 26,033.06 = 10,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.56/26,033.06 = 10,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.56x = 26,033.06 × 10,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.56x = 269,282,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,282,796.95/17,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,511.18

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