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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.72, 26,037.84 and 10,732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.72, 26,037.84 and 10,732.48 is: 16,061.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.72 : 26,037.84 = 10,732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.72/26,037.84 = 10,732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.72x = 26,037.84 × 10,732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.72x = 279,450,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,450,597.04/17,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.56

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