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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.52, 26,046.66 and 4,884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.52, 26,046.66 and 4,884.54 is: 7,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.52 : 26,046.66 = 4,884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.52/26,046.66 = 4,884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.52x = 26,046.66 × 4,884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.52x = 127,225,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,225,952.64/17,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.20

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