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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.59, 26,198.40 and 4,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.59, 26,198.40 and 4,317.76 is: 6,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.59 : 26,198.40 = 4,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.59/26,198.40 = 4,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.59x = 26,198.40 × 4,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.59x = 113,118,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,118,403.58/17,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.64

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