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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.80, 26,071.68 and 10,365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.80, 26,071.68 and 10,365.78 is: 15,546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.80 : 26,071.68 = 10,365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.80/26,071.68 = 10,365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.80x = 26,071.68 × 10,365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.80x = 270,253,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,253,299.11/17,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.27

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