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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.91, 26,003.81 and 4,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.91, 26,003.81 and 4,188.28 is: 6,282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.91 : 26,003.81 = 4,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.91/26,003.81 = 4,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.91x = 26,003.81 × 4,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.91x = 108,911,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,911,292.92/17,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.41

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