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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.30, 26,068.95 and 10,802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.30, 26,068.95 and 10,802.10 is: 16,203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.30 : 26,068.95 = 10,802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.30/26,068.95 = 10,802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.30x = 26,068.95 × 10,802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.30x = 281,599,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,599,404.80/17,379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,203.15

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