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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.72, 26,202.66 and 4,988.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.72, 26,202.66 and 4,988.94 is: 7,482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.72 : 26,202.66 = 4,988.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.72/26,202.66 = 4,988.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.72x = 26,202.66 × 4,988.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.72x = 130,723,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,723,498.58/17,469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.86

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