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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.06, 26,035.30 and 10,345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.06, 26,035.30 and 10,345.38 is: 15,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.06 : 26,035.30 = 10,345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.06/26,035.30 = 10,345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.06x = 26,035.30 × 10,345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.06x = 269,345,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,345,071.91/17,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.43

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