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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.67, 26,002.89 and 4,855.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.67, 26,002.89 and 4,855.59 is: 7,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.67 : 26,002.89 = 4,855.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.67/26,002.89 = 4,855.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.67x = 26,002.89 × 4,855.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.67x = 126,259,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,259,372.66/17,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.21

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