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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.12, 26,063.82 and 4,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.12, 26,063.82 and 4,228.56 is: 6,342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.12 : 26,063.82 = 4,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.12/26,063.82 = 4,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.12x = 26,063.82 × 4,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.12x = 110,212,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,212,426.70/17,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.75

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