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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.61, 26,211.24 and 4,326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.61, 26,211.24 and 4,326.69 is: 6,489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.61 : 26,211.24 = 4,326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.61/26,211.24 = 4,326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.61x = 26,211.24 × 4,326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.61x = 113,407,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,407,910.00/17,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.87

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