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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.67, 26,198.07 and 4,982.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.67, 26,198.07 and 4,982.87 is: 7,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.67 : 26,198.07 = 4,982.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.67/26,198.07 = 4,982.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.67x = 26,198.07 × 4,982.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.67x = 130,541,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,541,446.07/17,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.46

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