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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.63, 26,045.42 and 4,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.63, 26,045.42 and 4,215.98 is: 6,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.63 : 26,045.42 = 4,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.63/26,045.42 = 4,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.63x = 26,045.42 × 4,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.63x = 109,806,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,806,818.50/17,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.96

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