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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.42, 26,001.78 and 4,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.42, 26,001.78 and 4,853.48 is: 7,280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.42 : 26,001.78 = 4,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.42/26,001.78 = 4,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.42x = 26,001.78 × 4,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.42x = 126,199,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,199,119.19/17,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.68

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