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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.64, 26,213.12 and 4,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.64, 26,213.12 and 4,995.84 is: 7,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.64 : 26,213.12 = 4,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.64/26,213.12 = 4,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.64x = 26,213.12 × 4,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.64x = 130,956,528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,956,528.44/17,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.23

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