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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.93, 26,149.95 and 4,955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.93, 26,149.95 and 4,955.67 is: 7,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.93 : 26,149.95 = 4,955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.93/26,149.95 = 4,955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.93x = 26,149.95 × 4,955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.93x = 129,590,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,590,522.72/17,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.39

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