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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.56, 26,210.44 and 4,996.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.56, 26,210.44 and 4,996.65 is: 7,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.56 : 26,210.44 = 4,996.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.56/26,210.44 = 4,996.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.56x = 26,210.44 × 4,996.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.56x = 130,964,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,964,360.88/17,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.72

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