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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.94, 26,181.72 and 4,974.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.94, 26,181.72 and 4,974.81 is: 7,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.94 : 26,181.72 = 4,974.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.94/26,181.72 = 4,974.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.94x = 26,181.72 × 4,974.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.94x = 130,249,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,249,082.47/17,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.45

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