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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.16, 26,044.76 and 4,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.16, 26,044.76 and 4,215.54 is: 6,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.16 : 26,044.76 = 4,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.16/26,044.76 = 4,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.16x = 26,044.76 × 4,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.16x = 109,792,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,792,727.57/17,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.31

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