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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.36, 26,062.03 and 10,359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.36, 26,062.03 and 10,359.35 is: 15,536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.36 : 26,062.03 = 10,359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.36/26,062.03 = 10,359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.36x = 26,062.03 × 10,359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.36x = 269,985,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,985,690.48/17,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.63

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