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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.78, 26,092.26 and 4,911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.78, 26,092.26 and 4,911.84 is: 7,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.78 : 26,092.26 = 4,911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.78/26,092.26 = 4,911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.78x = 26,092.26 × 4,911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.78x = 128,161,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,161,006.36/17,391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.06

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