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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.97, 26,032.62 and 4,207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.97, 26,032.62 and 4,207.46 is: 6,311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.97 : 26,032.62 = 4,207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.97/26,032.62 = 4,207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.97x = 26,032.62 × 4,207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.97x = 109,531,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,531,077.18/17,354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,311.22

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