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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.98, 26,111.97 and 6,312.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.98, 26,111.97 and 6,312.15 is: 9,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.98 : 26,111.97 = 6,312.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.98/26,111.97 = 6,312.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.98x = 26,111.97 × 6,312.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.98x = 164,822,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,822,671.44/17,407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.23

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