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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.48, 26,007.72 and 4,190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.48, 26,007.72 and 4,190.85 is: 6,286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.48 : 26,007.72 = 4,190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.48/26,007.72 = 4,190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.48x = 26,007.72 × 4,190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.48x = 108,994,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,994,323.32/17,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.27

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