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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.15, 26,111.89 and 4,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.15, 26,111.89 and 4,927.16 is: 7,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.15 : 26,111.89 = 4,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.15/26,111.89 = 4,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.15x = 26,111.89 × 4,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.15x = 128,657,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657,512.89/17,410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.80

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