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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.65, 26,202.50 and 4,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.65, 26,202.50 and 4,986.72 is: 7,480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.65 : 26,202.50 = 4,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.65/26,202.50 = 4,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.65x = 26,202.50 × 4,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.65x = 130,664,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,664,478.92/17,467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.37

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