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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.62, 26,046.57 and 4,217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.62, 26,046.57 and 4,217.06 is: 6,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.62 : 26,046.57 = 4,217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.62/26,046.57 = 4,217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.62x = 26,046.57 × 4,217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.62x = 109,839,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,839,948.48/17,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.50

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