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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.34, 26,005.89 and 10,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.34, 26,005.89 and 10,364.16 is: 15,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.34 : 26,005.89 = 10,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.34/26,005.89 = 10,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.34x = 26,005.89 × 10,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.34x = 269,529,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,529,204.90/17,380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.71

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