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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.14, 26,195.52 and 4,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.14, 26,195.52 and 4,316.16 is: 6,474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.14 : 26,195.52 = 4,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.14/26,195.52 = 4,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.14x = 26,195.52 × 4,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.14x = 113,064,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,064,055.60/17,464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.07

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