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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.23, 26,058.81 and 10,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.23, 26,058.81 and 10,711 is: 16,065.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.23 : 26,058.81 = 10,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.23/26,058.81 = 10,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.23x = 26,058.81 × 10,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.23x = 279,115,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,115,860.36/17,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,065.86

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