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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.78, 26,030.44 and 4,206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.78, 26,030.44 and 4,206.27 is: 6,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.78 : 26,030.44 = 4,206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.78/26,030.44 = 4,206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.78x = 26,030.44 × 4,206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.78x = 109,491,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,491,058.86/17,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.35

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