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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.67, 26,191.12 and 4,980.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.67, 26,191.12 and 4,980.66 is: 7,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.67 : 26,191.12 = 4,980.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.67/26,191.12 = 4,980.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.67x = 26,191.12 × 4,980.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.67x = 130,449,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,449,063.74/17,460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.02

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