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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.10, 26,093.03 and 10,365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.10, 26,093.03 and 10,365.79 is: 15,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.10 : 26,093.03 = 10,365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.10/26,093.03 = 10,365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.10x = 26,093.03 × 10,365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.10x = 270,474,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,474,869.44/17,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.50

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