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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.96, 26,141.89 and 4,947.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.96, 26,141.89 and 4,947.99 is: 7,421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.96 : 26,141.89 = 4,947.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.96/26,141.89 = 4,947.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.96x = 26,141.89 × 4,947.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.96x = 129,349,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,349,886.69/17,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.97

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