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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.19, 26,125.66 and 6,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.19, 26,125.66 and 6,317.74 is: 9,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.19 : 26,125.66 = 6,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.19/26,125.66 = 6,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.19x = 26,125.66 × 6,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.19x = 165,055,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,055,149.99/17,410.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.38

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