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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.63, 26,047.05 and 4,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.63, 26,047.05 and 4,217.12 is: 6,325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.63 : 26,047.05 = 4,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.63/26,047.05 = 4,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.63x = 26,047.05 × 4,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.63x = 109,843,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,843,535.50/17,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.71

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