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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.38, 26,057.08 and 4,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.38, 26,057.08 and 4,223.76 is: 6,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.38 : 26,057.08 = 4,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.38/26,057.08 = 4,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.38x = 26,057.08 × 4,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.38x = 110,058,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,058,852.22/17,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.64

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