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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.93, 26,184.97 and 4,974.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.93, 26,184.97 and 4,974.11 is: 7,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.93 : 26,184.97 = 4,974.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.93/26,184.97 = 4,974.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.93x = 26,184.97 × 4,974.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.93x = 130,246,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,246,894.61/17,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.32

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