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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.72, 26,114.67 and 4,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.72, 26,114.67 and 4,262.16 is: 6,393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.72 : 26,114.67 = 4,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.72/26,114.67 = 4,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.72x = 26,114.67 × 4,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.72x = 111,304,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,304,901.89/17,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.26

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