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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,378.45, 26,006.12 and 10,807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,378.45, 26,006.12 and 10,807.73 is: 16,173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,378.45 : 26,006.12 = 10,807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,378.45/26,006.12 = 10,807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,378.45x = 26,006.12 × 10,807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,378.45x = 281,067,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,067,069.27/17,378.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.31

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