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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.39, 26,093.45 and 10,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.39, 26,093.45 and 10,366.08 is: 15,569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.39 : 26,093.45 = 10,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.39/26,093.45 = 10,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.39x = 26,093.45 × 10,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.39x = 270,486,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,486,732.82/17,372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.92

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