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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,378.93, 26,003.80 and 10,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,378.93, 26,003.80 and 10,362.76 is: 15,505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,378.93 : 26,003.80 = 10,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,378.93/26,003.80 = 10,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,378.93x = 26,003.80 × 10,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,378.93x = 269,471,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,471,138.49/17,378.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,505.62

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