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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.74, 26,032.19 and 4,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.74, 26,032.19 and 4,207.14 is: 6,310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.74 : 26,032.19 = 4,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.74/26,032.19 = 4,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.74x = 26,032.19 × 4,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.74x = 109,521,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,521,067.84/17,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,310.73

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