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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.08, 26,044.43 and 4,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.08, 26,044.43 and 4,215.44 is: 6,323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.08 : 26,044.43 = 4,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.08/26,044.43 = 4,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.08x = 26,044.43 × 4,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.08x = 109,788,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,788,776.03/17,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.12

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