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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.59, 26,007.77 and 10,365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.59, 26,007.77 and 10,365.41 is: 15,509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.59 : 26,007.77 = 10,365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.59/26,007.77 = 10,365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.59x = 26,007.77 × 10,365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.59x = 269,581,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,581,290.17/17,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.59

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