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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.73, 26,005.02 and 4,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.73, 26,005.02 and 4,189.06 is: 6,283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.73 : 26,005.02 = 4,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.73/26,005.02 = 4,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.73x = 26,005.02 × 4,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.73x = 108,936,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,936,589.08/17,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.57

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