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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.87, 26,088.41 and 10,374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.87, 26,088.41 and 10,374.82 is: 15,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.87 : 26,088.41 = 10,374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.87/26,088.41 = 10,374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.87x = 26,088.41 × 10,374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.87x = 270,662,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,662,518.55/17,393.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.80

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