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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.44, 26,063.16 and 4,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.44, 26,063.16 and 4,227.84 is: 6,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.44 : 26,063.16 = 4,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.44/26,063.16 = 4,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.44x = 26,063.16 × 4,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.44x = 110,190,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,190,870.37/17,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.76

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