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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.58, 26,198.10 and 4,318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.58, 26,198.10 and 4,318.11 is: 6,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.58 : 26,198.10 = 4,318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.58/26,198.10 = 4,318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.58x = 26,198.10 × 4,318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.58x = 113,126,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,126,277.59/17,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,477.10

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