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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.74, 26,093.52 and 4,248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.74, 26,093.52 and 4,248.18 is: 6,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.74 : 26,093.52 = 4,248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.74/26,093.52 = 4,248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.74x = 26,093.52 × 4,248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.74x = 110,849,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,849,969.79/17,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.25

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