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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.42, 26,205.11 and 4,988.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.42, 26,205.11 and 4,988.49 is: 7,483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.42 : 26,205.11 = 4,988.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.42/26,205.11 = 4,988.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.42x = 26,205.11 × 4,988.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.42x = 130,723,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,723,904.24/17,469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.01

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