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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.14, 26,192.50 and 4,314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.14, 26,192.50 and 4,314.18 is: 6,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.14 : 26,192.50 = 4,314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.14/26,192.50 = 4,314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.14x = 26,192.50 × 4,314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.14x = 112,999,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,999,159.65/17,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.09

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