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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.62, 26,095.37 and 10,367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.62, 26,095.37 and 10,367.33 is: 15,571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.62 : 26,095.37 = 10,367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.62/26,095.37 = 10,367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.62x = 26,095.37 × 10,367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.62x = 270,539,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,539,129.95/17,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.83

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