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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.09, 26,137.90 and 4,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.09, 26,137.90 and 4,277.46 is: 6,416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.09 : 26,137.90 = 4,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.09/26,137.90 = 4,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.09x = 26,137.90 × 4,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.09x = 111,803,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,803,922.42/17,425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.26

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