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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.96, 26,116.28 and 4,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.96, 26,116.28 and 4,263.22 is: 6,394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.96 : 26,116.28 = 4,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.96/26,116.28 = 4,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.96x = 26,116.28 × 4,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.96x = 111,339,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,339,447.22/17,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.79

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