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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,416.55, 26,122.80 and 6,170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,416.55, 26,122.80 and 6,170.61 is: 9,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,416.55 : 26,122.80 = 6,170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,416.55/26,122.80 = 6,170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,416.55x = 26,122.80 × 6,170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,416.55x = 161,193,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,193,732.01/17,416.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.20

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