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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.89, 26,110.72 and 6,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.89, 26,110.72 and 6,320.13 is: 9,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.89 : 26,110.72 = 6,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.89/26,110.72 = 6,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.89x = 26,110.72 × 6,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.89x = 165,023,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,023,144.79/17,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.98

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