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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.28, 26,005.72 and 10,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.28, 26,005.72 and 10,776.24 is: 16,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.28 : 26,005.72 = 10,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.28/26,005.72 = 10,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.28x = 26,005.72 × 10,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.28x = 280,243,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,243,880.09/17,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,132.60

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