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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.56, 26,034.56 and 10,344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.56, 26,034.56 and 10,344.89 is: 15,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.56 : 26,034.56 = 10,344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.56/26,034.56 = 10,344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.56x = 26,034.56 × 10,344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.56x = 269,324,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,324,477.50/17,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,512.69

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