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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.14, 26,210.87 and 4,994.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.14, 26,210.87 and 4,994.34 is: 7,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.14 : 26,210.87 = 4,994.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.14/26,210.87 = 4,994.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.14x = 26,210.87 × 4,994.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.14x = 130,905,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,905,971.50/17,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.98

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