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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.95, 26,005.37 and 10,807.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.95, 26,005.37 and 10,807.23 is: 16,172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.95 : 26,005.37 = 10,807.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.95/26,005.37 = 10,807.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.95x = 26,005.37 × 10,807.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.95x = 281,045,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,045,960.79/17,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.56

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