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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.80, 26,065.02 and 4,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.80, 26,065.02 and 4,229.24 is: 6,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.80 : 26,065.02 = 4,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.80/26,065.02 = 4,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.80x = 26,065.02 × 4,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.80x = 110,235,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,235,225.18/17,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.82

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