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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.78, 26,033.44 and 4,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.78, 26,033.44 and 4,208.28 is: 6,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.78 : 26,033.44 = 4,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.78/26,033.44 = 4,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.78x = 26,033.44 × 4,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.78x = 109,556,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,556,004.88/17,355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.36

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