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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.93, 26,006.90 and 4,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.93, 26,006.90 and 4,190.30 is: 6,285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.93 : 26,006.90 = 4,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.93/26,006.90 = 4,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.93x = 26,006.90 × 4,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.93x = 108,976,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,976,671.40/17,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.45

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