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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.76, 26,194.32 and 4,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.76, 26,194.32 and 4,986.90 is: 7,479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.76 : 26,194.32 = 4,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.76/26,194.32 = 4,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.76x = 26,194.32 × 4,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.76x = 130,628,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,628,454.41/17,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.12

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