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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.21, 26,149.03 and 4,954.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.21, 26,149.03 and 4,954.05 is: 7,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.21 : 26,149.03 = 4,954.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.21/26,149.03 = 4,954.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.21x = 26,149.03 × 4,954.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.21x = 129,543,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,543,589.69/17,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.13

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