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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,478.08, 26,217.60 and 4,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,478.08, 26,217.60 and 4,330.24 is: 6,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,478.08 : 26,217.60 = 4,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,478.08/26,217.60 = 4,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,478.08x = 26,217.60 × 4,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,478.08x = 113,528,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,528,500.22/17,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.48

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