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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.62, 26,125.86 and 6,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.62, 26,125.86 and 6,321.28 is: 9,483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.62 : 26,125.86 = 6,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.62/26,125.86 = 6,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.62x = 26,125.86 × 6,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.62x = 165,148,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,148,876.30/17,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.35

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