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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.99, 26,197.17 and 4,317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.99, 26,197.17 and 4,317.37 is: 6,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.99 : 26,197.17 = 4,317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.99/26,197.17 = 4,317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.99x = 26,197.17 × 4,317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.99x = 113,102,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,102,875.84/17,464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.98

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