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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.18, 26,201.61 and 4,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.18, 26,201.61 and 4,984.92 is: 7,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.18 : 26,201.61 = 4,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.18/26,201.61 = 4,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.18x = 26,201.61 × 4,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.18x = 130,612,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,612,929.72/17,465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.48

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