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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.58, 26,064.97 and 4,896.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.58, 26,064.97 and 4,896.71 is: 7,345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.58 : 26,064.97 = 4,896.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.58/26,064.97 = 4,896.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.58x = 26,064.97 × 4,896.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.58x = 127,632,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,632,456.68/17,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.09

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