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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.30, 26,416.96 and 4,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.30, 26,416.96 and 4,284.30 is: 6,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.30 : 26,416.96 = 4,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.30/26,416.96 = 4,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.30x = 26,416.96 × 4,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.30x = 113,178,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,178,181.73/17,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.45

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