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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.87, 26,061.30 and 10,358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.87, 26,061.30 and 10,358.85 is: 15,535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.87 : 26,061.30 = 10,358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.87/26,061.30 = 10,358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.87x = 26,061.30 × 10,358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.87x = 269,965,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,965,097.51/17,376.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.89

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