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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.83, 26,091.12 and 10,364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.83, 26,091.12 and 10,364.51 is: 15,567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.83 : 26,091.12 = 10,364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.83/26,091.12 = 10,364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.83x = 26,091.12 × 10,364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.83x = 270,421,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,421,674.15/17,370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.57

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