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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.62, 26,119.26 and 4,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.62, 26,119.26 and 4,265.10 is: 6,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.62 : 26,119.26 = 4,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.62/26,119.26 = 4,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.62x = 26,119.26 × 4,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.62x = 111,401,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,401,255.83/17,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.73

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