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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.59, 26,115.87 and 6,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.59, 26,115.87 and 6,317.25 is: 9,475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.59 : 26,115.87 = 6,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.59/26,115.87 = 6,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.59x = 26,115.87 × 6,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.59x = 164,980,479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,980,479.76/17,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.87

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