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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.07, 26,212.28 and 4,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.07, 26,212.28 and 4,995.28 is: 7,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.07 : 26,212.28 = 4,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.07/26,212.28 = 4,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.07x = 26,212.28 × 4,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.07x = 130,937,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,937,685.83/17,476.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.40

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