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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.64, 26,127.39 and 6,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.64, 26,127.39 and 6,322.28 is: 9,484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.64 : 26,127.39 = 6,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.64/26,127.39 = 6,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.64x = 26,127.39 × 6,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.64x = 165,184,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,184,675.25/17,415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.85

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