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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.76, 26,211.81 and 4,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.76, 26,211.81 and 4,994.97 is: 7,491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.76 : 26,211.81 = 4,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.76/26,211.81 = 4,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.76x = 26,211.81 × 4,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.76x = 130,927,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,927,204.60/17,475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.93

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