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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.59, 26,055.68 and 4,222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.59, 26,055.68 and 4,222.97 is: 6,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.59 : 26,055.68 = 4,222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.59/26,055.68 = 4,222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.59x = 26,055.68 × 4,222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.59x = 110,032,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,032,301.29/17,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.40

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