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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.87, 26,067.28 and 10,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.87, 26,067.28 and 10,362.85 is: 15,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.87 : 26,067.28 = 10,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.87/26,067.28 = 10,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.87x = 26,067.28 × 10,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.87x = 270,131,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,131,312.55/17,380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.88

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