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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.48, 26,054.73 and 10,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.48, 26,054.73 and 10,354.48 is: 15,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.48 : 26,054.73 = 10,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.48/26,054.73 = 10,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.48x = 26,054.73 × 10,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.48x = 269,783,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,783,180.69/17,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.34

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