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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.58, 26,113.77 and 6,317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.58, 26,113.77 and 6,317.58 is: 9,478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.58 : 26,113.77 = 6,317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.58/26,113.77 = 6,317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.58x = 26,113.77 × 6,317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.58x = 164,975,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,975,831.08/17,405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,478.33

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