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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.10, 26,420.92 and 4,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.10, 26,420.92 and 4,287.16 is: 6,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.10 : 26,420.92 = 4,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.10/26,420.92 = 4,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.10x = 26,420.92 × 4,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.10x = 113,270,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,270,711.39/17,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.68

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