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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.51, 26,050.37 and 10,351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.51, 26,050.37 and 10,351.53 is: 15,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.51 : 26,050.37 = 10,351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.51/26,050.37 = 10,351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.51x = 26,050.37 × 10,351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.51x = 269,661,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,661,134.81/17,369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.98

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