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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.70, 26,089.77 and 4,915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.70, 26,089.77 and 4,915.74 is: 7,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.70 : 26,089.77 = 4,915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.70/26,089.77 = 4,915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.70x = 26,089.77 × 4,915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.70x = 128,250,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,250,525.98/17,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.12

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