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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.89, 26,109.22 and 6,319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.89, 26,109.22 and 6,319.13 is: 9,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.89 : 26,109.22 = 6,319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.89/26,109.22 = 6,319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.89x = 26,109.22 × 6,319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.89x = 164,987,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,987,567.75/17,413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.48

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