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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.04, 26,030.82 and 4,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.04, 26,030.82 and 4,206.52 is: 6,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.04 : 26,030.82 = 4,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.04/26,030.82 = 4,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.04x = 26,030.82 × 4,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.04x = 109,499,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,499,164.95/17,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.72

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