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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.98, 26,006.97 and 4,190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.98, 26,006.97 and 4,190.35 is: 6,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.98 : 26,006.97 = 4,190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.98/26,006.97 = 4,190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.98x = 26,006.97 × 4,190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.98x = 108,978,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,978,185.10/17,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.52

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