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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.68, 26,119.90 and 6,317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.68, 26,119.90 and 6,317.13 is: 9,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.68 : 26,119.90 = 6,317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.68/26,119.90 = 6,317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.68x = 26,119.90 × 6,317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.68x = 165,002,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,002,712.75/17,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.10

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