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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.56, 26,039.06 and 10,347.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.56, 26,039.06 and 10,347.89 is: 15,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.56 : 26,039.06 = 10,347.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.56/26,039.06 = 10,347.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.56x = 26,039.06 × 10,347.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.56x = 269,449,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,449,146.65/17,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,517.19

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