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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.39, 26,094.96 and 10,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.39, 26,094.96 and 10,367.08 is: 15,571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.39 : 26,094.96 = 10,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.39/26,094.96 = 10,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.39x = 26,094.96 × 10,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.39x = 270,528,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,528,537.92/17,373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.43

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