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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.68, 26,008.02 and 4,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.68, 26,008.02 and 4,191.05 is: 6,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.68 : 26,008.02 = 4,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.68/26,008.02 = 4,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.68x = 26,008.02 × 4,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.68x = 109,000,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,000,977.24/17,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.58

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