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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.90, 26,216.39 and 4,995.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.90, 26,216.39 and 4,995.97 is: 7,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.90 : 26,216.39 = 4,995.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.90/26,216.39 = 4,995.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.90x = 26,216.39 × 4,995.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.90x = 130,976,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,976,297.95/17,476.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.25

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