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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.74, 26,033.74 and 4,208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.74, 26,033.74 and 4,208.22 is: 6,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.74 : 26,033.74 = 4,208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.74/26,033.74 = 4,208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.74x = 26,033.74 × 4,208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.74x = 109,555,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,555,694.82/17,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.36

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