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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.65, 26,021.54 and 4,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.65, 26,021.54 and 4,200 is: 6,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.65 : 26,021.54 = 4,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.65/26,021.54 = 4,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.65x = 26,021.54 × 4,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.65x = 109,290,468
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,290,468/17,347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.02

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