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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.76, 26,210.31 and 4,993.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.76, 26,210.31 and 4,993.97 is: 7,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.76 : 26,210.31 = 4,993.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.76/26,210.31 = 4,993.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.76x = 26,210.31 × 4,993.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.76x = 130,893,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,893,370.78/17,474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.42

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