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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.89, 26,041.11 and 4,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.89, 26,041.11 and 4,883.14 is: 7,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.89 : 26,041.11 = 4,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.89/26,041.11 = 4,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.89x = 26,041.11 × 4,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.89x = 127,162,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,162,385.89/17,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.38

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