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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.54, 26,033.40 and 4,207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.54, 26,033.40 and 4,207.91 is: 6,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.54 : 26,033.40 = 4,207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.54/26,033.40 = 4,207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.54x = 26,033.40 × 4,207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.54x = 109,546,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546,258.76/17,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,311.89

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