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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.84, 26,044.15 and 4,881.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.84, 26,044.15 and 4,881.87 is: 7,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.84 : 26,044.15 = 4,881.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.84/26,044.15 = 4,881.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.84x = 26,044.15 × 4,881.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.84x = 127,144,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,144,142.36/17,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.93

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