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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.63, 26,145.20 and 4,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.63, 26,145.20 and 4,954.66 is: 7,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.63 : 26,145.20 = 4,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.63/26,145.20 = 4,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.63x = 26,145.20 × 4,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.63x = 129,540,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,540,523.66/17,433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.50

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