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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.48, 26,056.23 and 10,355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.48, 26,056.23 and 10,355.48 is: 15,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.48 : 26,056.23 = 10,355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.48/26,056.23 = 10,355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.48x = 26,056.23 × 10,355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.48x = 269,824,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,824,768.64/17,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,530.84

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