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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.59, 26,104.28 and 10,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.59, 26,104.28 and 10,373.28 is: 15,580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.59 : 26,104.28 = 10,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.59/26,104.28 = 10,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.59x = 26,104.28 × 10,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.59x = 270,786,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,786,953.77/17,379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,580.75

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