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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.47, 26,099.54 and 6,314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.47, 26,099.54 and 6,314.19 is: 9,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.47 : 26,099.54 = 6,314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.47/26,099.54 = 6,314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.47x = 26,099.54 × 6,314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.47x = 164,797,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,797,422.90/17,410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.42

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