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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.08, 26,039.07 and 4,883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.08, 26,039.07 and 4,883.31 is: 7,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.08 : 26,039.07 = 4,883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.08/26,039.07 = 4,883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.08x = 26,039.07 × 4,883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.08x = 127,156,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,156,850.92/17,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.83

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