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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.93, 26,074.12 and 4,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.93, 26,074.12 and 4,235.28 is: 6,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.93 : 26,074.12 = 4,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.93/26,074.12 = 4,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.93x = 26,074.12 × 4,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.93x = 110,431,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,431,198.95/17,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,352.85

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