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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.96, 26,113.28 and 4,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.96, 26,113.28 and 4,261.22 is: 6,391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.96 : 26,113.28 = 4,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.96/26,113.28 = 4,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.96x = 26,113.28 × 4,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.96x = 111,274,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,274,431.00/17,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.79

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