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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.47, 26,101.03 and 6,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.47, 26,101.03 and 6,315.19 is: 9,466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.47 : 26,101.03 = 6,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.47/26,101.03 = 6,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.47x = 26,101.03 × 6,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.47x = 164,832,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,832,963.65/17,411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.92

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