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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.61, 26,060.91 and 10,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.61, 26,060.91 and 10,358.60 is: 15,535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.61 : 26,060.91 = 10,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.61/26,060.91 = 10,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.61x = 26,060.91 × 10,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.61x = 269,954,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,954,542.33/17,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.51

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