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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.98, 26,103.28 and 6,316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.98, 26,103.28 and 6,316.68 is: 9,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.98 : 26,103.28 = 6,316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.98/26,103.28 = 6,316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.98x = 26,103.28 × 6,316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.98x = 164,886,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,886,066.71/17,412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.15

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