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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.94, 26,090.42 and 4,914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.94, 26,090.42 and 4,914.82 is: 7,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.94 : 26,090.42 = 4,914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.94/26,090.42 = 4,914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.94x = 26,090.42 × 4,914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.94x = 128,229,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,229,718.02/17,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.09

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