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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.99, 26,045.96 and 4,883.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.99, 26,045.96 and 4,883.05 is: 7,323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.99 : 26,045.96 = 4,883.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.99/26,045.96 = 4,883.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.99x = 26,045.96 × 4,883.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.99x = 127,183,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,183,570.33/17,365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.72

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