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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.06, 26,038.30 and 10,347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.06, 26,038.30 and 10,347.38 is: 15,516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.06 : 26,038.30 = 10,347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.06/26,038.30 = 10,347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.06x = 26,038.30 × 10,347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.06x = 269,428,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,428,184.65/17,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.43

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