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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.64, 26,203.91 and 4,987.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.64, 26,203.91 and 4,987.68 is: 7,481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.64 : 26,203.91 = 4,987.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.64/26,203.91 = 4,987.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.64x = 26,203.91 × 4,987.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.64x = 130,696,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,696,692.89/17,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.79

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