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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.78, 26,031.94 and 4,207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.78, 26,031.94 and 4,207.27 is: 6,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.78 : 26,031.94 = 4,207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.78/26,031.94 = 4,207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.78x = 26,031.94 × 4,207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.78x = 109,523,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,523,400.20/17,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,310.85

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