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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.96, 26,092.81 and 10,365.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.96, 26,092.81 and 10,365.65 is: 15,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.96 : 26,092.81 = 10,365.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.96/26,092.81 = 10,365.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.96x = 26,092.81 × 10,365.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.96x = 270,468,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,468,896.66/17,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.28

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