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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.67, 26,115.95 and 6,317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.67, 26,115.95 and 6,317.34 is: 9,475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.67 : 26,115.95 = 6,317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.67/26,115.95 = 6,317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.67x = 26,115.95 × 6,317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.67x = 164,983,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,983,303.99/17,410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.99

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