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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.97, 26,128.34 and 6,319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.97, 26,128.34 and 6,319.53 is: 9,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.97 : 26,128.34 = 6,319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.97/26,128.34 = 6,319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.97x = 26,128.34 × 6,319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.97x = 165,118,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,118,828.48/17,411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.06

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