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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.59, 26,121.29 and 6,325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.59, 26,121.29 and 6,325.83 is: 9,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.59 : 26,121.29 = 6,325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.59/26,121.29 = 6,325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.59x = 26,121.29 × 6,325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.59x = 165,238,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,238,808.29/17,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.80

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