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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.44, 26,057.16 and 4,223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.44, 26,057.16 and 4,223.82 is: 6,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.44 : 26,057.16 = 4,223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.44/26,057.16 = 4,223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.44x = 26,057.16 × 4,223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.44x = 110,060,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,060,753.55/17,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.73

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