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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.57, 26,199.30 and 4,984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.57, 26,199.30 and 4,984.63 is: 7,477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.57 : 26,199.30 = 4,984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.57/26,199.30 = 4,984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.57x = 26,199.30 × 4,984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.57x = 130,593,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,593,816.76/17,465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.21

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