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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.89, 26,190.63 and 4,312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.89, 26,190.63 and 4,312.93 is: 6,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.89 : 26,190.63 = 4,312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.89/26,190.63 = 4,312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.89x = 26,190.63 × 4,312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.89x = 112,958,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,958,222.89/17,460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.21

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