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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.91, 26,167.37 and 4,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.91, 26,167.37 and 4,297.28 is: 6,445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.91 : 26,167.37 = 4,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.91/26,167.37 = 4,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.91x = 26,167.37 × 4,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.91x = 112,448,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,448,363.43/17,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.91

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