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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.09, 26,106.53 and 10,374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.09, 26,106.53 and 10,374.78 is: 15,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.09 : 26,106.53 = 10,374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.09/26,106.53 = 10,374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.09x = 26,106.53 × 10,374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.09x = 270,849,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,849,453.44/17,381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.00

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