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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.55, 26,022.31 and 4,870.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.55, 26,022.31 and 4,870.59 is: 7,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.55 : 26,022.31 = 4,870.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.55/26,022.31 = 4,870.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.55x = 26,022.31 × 4,870.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.55x = 126,744,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,744,002.86/17,349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.32

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