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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.48, 26,108.68 and 10,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.48, 26,108.68 and 10,376.20 is: 15,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.48 : 26,108.68 = 10,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.48/26,108.68 = 10,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.48x = 26,108.68 × 10,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.48x = 270,908,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,908,885.42/17,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.17

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