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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.30, 26,020.86 and 4,199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.30, 26,020.86 and 4,199.67 is: 6,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.30 : 26,020.86 = 4,199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.30/26,020.86 = 4,199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.30x = 26,020.86 × 4,199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.30x = 109,278,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,278,923.79/17,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.48

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