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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.83, 26,136.74 and 4,942.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.83, 26,136.74 and 4,942.87 is: 7,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.83 : 26,136.74 = 4,942.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.83/26,136.74 = 4,942.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.83x = 26,136.74 × 4,942.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.83x = 129,190,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,190,602.08/17,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.59

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