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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.97, 26,193.47 and 4,983.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.97, 26,193.47 and 4,983.81 is: 7,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.97 : 26,193.47 = 4,983.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.97/26,193.47 = 4,983.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.97x = 26,193.47 × 4,983.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.97x = 130,543,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,543,252.80/17,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.72

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