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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.53, 26,182.56 and 4,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.53, 26,182.56 and 4,975.41 is: 7,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.53 : 26,182.56 = 4,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.53/26,182.56 = 4,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.53x = 26,182.56 × 4,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.53x = 130,268,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,268,970.85/17,454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.34

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