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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.57, 26,033.35 and 4,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.57, 26,033.35 and 4,207.94 is: 6,311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.57 : 26,033.35 = 4,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.57/26,033.35 = 4,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.57x = 26,033.35 × 4,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.57x = 109,546,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546,731.74/17,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,311.91

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