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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.74, 26,070.80 and 4,899.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.74, 26,070.80 and 4,899.69 is: 7,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.74 : 26,070.80 = 4,899.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.74/26,070.80 = 4,899.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.74x = 26,070.80 × 4,899.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.74x = 127,738,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,738,813.55/17,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.60

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