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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.74, 26,123.84 and 6,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.74, 26,123.84 and 6,741.14 is: 10,109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.74 : 26,123.84 = 6,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.74/26,123.84 = 6,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.74x = 26,123.84 × 6,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.74x = 176,104,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,104,544.94/17,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.48

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