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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.68, 26,053.50 and 10,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.68, 26,053.50 and 10,813.80 is: 16,221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.68 : 26,053.50 = 10,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.68/26,053.50 = 10,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.68x = 26,053.50 × 10,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.68x = 281,737,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,737,338.30/17,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,221.00

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