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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.28, 26,007.22 and 10,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.28, 26,007.22 and 10,777.24 is: 16,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.28 : 26,007.22 = 10,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.28/26,007.22 = 10,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.28x = 26,007.22 × 10,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.28x = 280,286,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,286,051.67/17,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.10

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