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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.29, 26,208.54 and 4,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.29, 26,208.54 and 4,995.38 is: 7,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.29 : 26,208.54 = 4,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.29/26,208.54 = 4,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.29x = 26,208.54 × 4,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.29x = 130,921,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,921,485.50/17,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.81

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