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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.78, 26,312.31 and 4,394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.78, 26,312.31 and 4,394.22 is: 6,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.78 : 26,312.31 = 4,394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.78/26,312.31 = 4,394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.78x = 26,312.31 × 4,394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.78x = 115,622,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,622,078.85/17,541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.24

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