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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.67, 26,044.01 and 4,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.67, 26,044.01 and 4,215.05 is: 6,322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.67 : 26,044.01 = 4,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.67/26,044.01 = 4,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.67x = 26,044.01 × 4,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.67x = 109,776,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,776,653.06/17,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.57

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