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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.70, 26,095.33 and 4,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.70, 26,095.33 and 4,249.30 is: 6,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.70 : 26,095.33 = 4,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.70/26,095.33 = 4,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.70x = 26,095.33 × 4,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.70x = 110,886,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,886,885.77/17,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.02

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