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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.08, 26,222.08 and 4,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.08, 26,222.08 and 4,333.26 is: 6,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.08 : 26,222.08 = 4,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.08/26,222.08 = 4,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.08x = 26,222.08 × 4,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.08x = 113,627,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,627,090.38/17,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.00

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