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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.28, 26,037.72 and 10,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.28, 26,037.72 and 10,351.08 is: 15,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.28 : 26,037.72 = 10,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.28/26,037.72 = 10,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.28x = 26,037.72 × 10,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.28x = 269,518,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,518,522.74/17,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.97

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