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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.55, 26,115.02 and 6,165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.55, 26,115.02 and 6,165.55 is: 9,245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.55 : 26,115.02 = 6,165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.55/26,115.02 = 6,165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.55x = 26,115.02 × 6,165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.55x = 161,013,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,013,414.41/17,414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.91

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