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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.09, 26,002.70 and 4,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.09, 26,002.70 and 4,187.44 is: 6,281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.09 : 26,002.70 = 4,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.09/26,002.70 = 4,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.09x = 26,002.70 × 4,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.09x = 108,884,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,884,595.14/17,335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,281.17

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