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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.57, 26,182.72 and 4,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.57, 26,182.72 and 4,976.44 is: 7,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.57 : 26,182.72 = 4,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.57/26,182.72 = 4,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.57x = 26,182.72 × 4,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.57x = 130,296,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,296,604.20/17,454.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.90

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