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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.91, 26,044.36 and 4,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.91, 26,044.36 and 4,215.19 is: 6,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.91 : 26,044.36 = 4,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.91/26,044.36 = 4,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.91x = 26,044.36 × 4,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.91x = 109,781,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,781,910.87/17,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.78

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