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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.61, 26,167.35 and 10,863.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.61, 26,167.35 and 10,863.41 is: 16,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.61 : 26,167.35 = 10,863.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.61/26,167.35 = 10,863.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.61x = 26,167.35 × 10,863.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.61x = 284,266,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,266,597.35/17,432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,306.60

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