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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.67, 26,212.82 and 4,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.67, 26,212.82 and 4,996.53 is: 7,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.67 : 26,212.82 = 4,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.67/26,212.82 = 4,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.67x = 26,212.82 × 4,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.67x = 130,973,116.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,973,116.53/17,474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.03

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