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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.78, 26,039.97 and 10,352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.78, 26,039.97 and 10,352.58 is: 15,519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.78 : 26,039.97 = 10,352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.78/26,039.97 = 10,352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.78x = 26,039.97 × 10,352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.78x = 269,580,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,580,872.62/17,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,519.22

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