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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.29, 26,196.49 and 4,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.29, 26,196.49 and 4,983.08 is: 7,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.29 : 26,196.49 = 4,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.29/26,196.49 = 4,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.29x = 26,196.49 × 4,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.29x = 130,539,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,539,205.39/17,463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.06

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