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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,455.05, 26,186.63 and 4,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,455.05, 26,186.63 and 4,975.25 is: 7,464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,455.05 : 26,186.63 = 4,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,455.05/26,186.63 = 4,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,455.05x = 26,186.63 × 4,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,455.05x = 130,284,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,284,875.10/17,455.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.02

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