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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.55, 26,023.81 and 4,871.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.55, 26,023.81 and 4,871.59 is: 7,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.55 : 26,023.81 = 4,871.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.55/26,023.81 = 4,871.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.55x = 26,023.81 × 4,871.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.55x = 126,777,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,777,332.56/17,350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.82

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