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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.13, 26,206.81 and 4,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.13, 26,206.81 and 4,994.24 is: 7,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.13 : 26,206.81 = 4,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.13/26,206.81 = 4,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.13x = 26,206.81 × 4,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.13x = 130,882,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,882,955.25/17,474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.10

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