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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.28, 26,195.92 and 4,986.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.28, 26,195.92 and 4,986.25 is: 7,477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.28 : 26,195.92 = 4,986.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.28/26,195.92 = 4,986.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.28x = 26,195.92 × 4,986.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.28x = 130,619,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,619,406.10/17,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.09

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