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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.06, 26,106.49 and 6,317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.06, 26,106.49 and 6,317.31 is: 9,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.06 : 26,106.49 = 6,317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.06/26,106.49 = 6,317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.06x = 26,106.49 × 6,317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.06x = 164,922,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,922,790.34/17,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.76

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