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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.52, 26,064.55 and 4,228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.52, 26,064.55 and 4,228.90 is: 6,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.52 : 26,064.55 = 4,228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.52/26,064.55 = 4,228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.52x = 26,064.55 × 4,228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.52x = 110,224,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,224,375.50/17,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.29

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