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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.69, 26,056.04 and 4,223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.69, 26,056.04 and 4,223.07 is: 6,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.69 : 26,056.04 = 4,223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.69/26,056.04 = 4,223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.69x = 26,056.04 × 4,223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.69x = 110,036,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,036,459.73/17,370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.61

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