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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.97, 26,042.45 and 4,884.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.97, 26,042.45 and 4,884.57 is: 7,325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.97 : 26,042.45 = 4,884.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.97/26,042.45 = 4,884.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.97x = 26,042.45 × 4,884.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.97x = 127,206,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,206,170.00/17,363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.87

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