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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.93, 26,002.30 and 10,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.93, 26,002.30 and 10,361.76 is: 15,504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.93 : 26,002.30 = 10,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.93/26,002.30 = 10,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.93x = 26,002.30 × 10,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.93x = 269,429,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,429,488.06/17,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.12

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