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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.62, 26,013.94 and 4,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,342.62, 26,013.94 and 4,195 is: 6,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,342.62 : 26,013.94 = 4,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,342.62/26,013.94 = 4,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,342.62x = 26,013.94 × 4,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,342.62x = 109,128,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,128,478.30/17,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.50

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