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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.87, 26,049.94 and 4,219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.87, 26,049.94 and 4,219.31 is: 6,328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.87 : 26,049.94 = 4,219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.87/26,049.94 = 4,219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.87x = 26,049.94 × 4,219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.87x = 109,912,772.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,912,772.34/17,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,328.88

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