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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.64, 26,193.25 and 4,314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.64, 26,193.25 and 4,314.68 is: 6,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.64 : 26,193.25 = 4,314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.64/26,193.25 = 4,314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.64x = 26,193.25 × 4,314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.64x = 113,015,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,015,491.91/17,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.84

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