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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.73, 26,133.37 and 4,946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.73, 26,133.37 and 4,946.81 is: 7,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.73 : 26,133.37 = 4,946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.73/26,133.37 = 4,946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.73x = 26,133.37 × 4,946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.73x = 129,276,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,276,673.02/17,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.72

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