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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.18, 26,079.93 and 10,815.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.18, 26,079.93 and 10,815.18 is: 16,232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.18 : 26,079.93 = 10,815.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.18/26,079.93 = 10,815.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.18x = 26,079.93 × 10,815.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.18x = 282,059,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,059,137.34/17,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,232.52

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