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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.36, 26,060.54 and 10,358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.36, 26,060.54 and 10,358.35 is: 15,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.36 : 26,060.54 = 10,358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.36/26,060.54 = 10,358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.36x = 26,060.54 × 10,358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.36x = 269,944,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,944,142.72/17,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.14

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