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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.89, 26,042.61 and 4,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.89, 26,042.61 and 4,884.14 is: 7,324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.89 : 26,042.61 = 4,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.89/26,042.61 = 4,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.89x = 26,042.61 × 4,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.89x = 127,195,753.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,195,753.21/17,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.88

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