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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.34, 26,091.99 and 10,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.34, 26,091.99 and 10,369.26 is: 15,557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.34 : 26,091.99 = 10,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.34/26,091.99 = 10,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.34x = 26,091.99 × 10,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.34x = 270,554,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,554,628.23/17,390.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.75

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