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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.79, 26,033.77 and 4,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.79, 26,033.77 and 4,208.16 is: 6,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.79 : 26,033.77 = 4,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.79/26,033.77 = 4,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.79x = 26,033.77 × 4,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.79x = 109,554,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,554,345.17/17,355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.26

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