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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.92, 26,053.16 and 10,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.92, 26,053.16 and 10,795.64 is: 16,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.92 : 26,053.16 = 10,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.92/26,053.16 = 10,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.92x = 26,053.16 × 10,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.92x = 281,260,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,260,536.22/17,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,197.99

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