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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.36, 26,053.68 and 10,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.36, 26,053.68 and 10,068 is: 15,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.36 : 26,053.68 = 10,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.36/26,053.68 = 10,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.36x = 26,053.68 × 10,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.36x = 262,308,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,308,450.24/17,379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.10

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