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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.28, 26,014.38 and 10,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.28, 26,014.38 and 10,340.60 is: 15,472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.28 : 26,014.38 = 10,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.28/26,014.38 = 10,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.28x = 26,014.38 × 10,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.28x = 269,004,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,004,297.83/17,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,472.22

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