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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.59, 26,196.90 and 4,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.59, 26,196.90 and 4,316.76 is: 6,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.59 : 26,196.90 = 4,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.59/26,196.90 = 4,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.59x = 26,196.90 × 4,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.59x = 113,085,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,085,730.04/17,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.14

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