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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.09, 26,005.70 and 4,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.09, 26,005.70 and 4,189.44 is: 6,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.09 : 26,005.70 = 4,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.09/26,005.70 = 4,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.09x = 26,005.70 × 4,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.09x = 108,949,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,949,319.81/17,337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.18

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