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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.98, 26,132.02 and 4,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.98, 26,132.02 and 4,941.14 is: 7,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.98 : 26,132.02 = 4,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.98/26,132.02 = 4,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.98x = 26,132.02 × 4,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.98x = 129,121,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,121,826.29/17,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.58

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