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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.91, 26,176.93 and 4,973.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.91, 26,176.93 and 4,973.67 is: 7,459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.91 : 26,176.93 = 4,973.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.91/26,176.93 = 4,973.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.91x = 26,176.93 × 4,973.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.91x = 130,195,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,195,399.00/17,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.38

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