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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.28, 26,119.31 and 6,316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.28, 26,119.31 and 6,316.73 is: 9,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.28 : 26,119.31 = 6,316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.28/26,119.31 = 6,316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.28x = 26,119.31 × 6,316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.28x = 164,988,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,988,466.88/17,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.50

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