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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,490.93, 26,235.91 and 4,343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,490.93, 26,235.91 and 4,343.14 is: 6,514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,490.93 : 26,235.91 = 4,343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,490.93/26,235.91 = 4,343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,490.93x = 26,235.91 × 4,343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,490.93x = 113,946,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,946,230.16/17,490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.59

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