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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.28, 26,091.78 and 10,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.28, 26,091.78 and 10,364.96 is: 15,568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.28 : 26,091.78 = 10,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.28/26,091.78 = 10,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.28x = 26,091.78 × 10,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.28x = 270,440,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,440,256.03/17,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,568.24

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