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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.15, 26,012.88 and 6,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.15, 26,012.88 and 6,095.13 is: 9,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.15 : 26,012.88 = 6,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.15/26,012.88 = 6,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.15x = 26,012.88 × 6,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.15x = 158,551,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,551,854.80/17,341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.10

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