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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.59, 26,171.84 and 4,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.59, 26,171.84 and 4,966.11 is: 7,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.59 : 26,171.84 = 4,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.59/26,171.84 = 4,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.59x = 26,171.84 × 4,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.59x = 129,972,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,972,248.76/17,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.15

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