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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.09, 26,007.20 and 4,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.09, 26,007.20 and 4,190.44 is: 6,285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.09 : 26,007.20 = 4,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.09/26,007.20 = 4,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.09x = 26,007.20 × 4,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.09x = 108,981,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,981,611.17/17,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.68

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