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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.08, 26,111.52 and 6,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,404.08, 26,111.52 and 6,316.08 is: 9,476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,404.08 : 26,111.52 = 6,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,404.08/26,111.52 = 6,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,404.08x = 26,111.52 × 6,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,404.08x = 164,922,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,922,449.24/17,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.08

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