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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.94, 26,266.37 and 4,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.94, 26,266.37 and 4,363.34 is: 6,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.94 : 26,266.37 = 4,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.94/26,266.37 = 4,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.94x = 26,266.37 × 4,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.94x = 114,608,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,608,949.73/17,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.99

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