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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.92, 26,215.02 and 4,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.92, 26,215.02 and 4,329.36 is: 6,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.92 : 26,215.02 = 4,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.92/26,215.02 = 4,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.92x = 26,215.02 × 4,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.92x = 113,494,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,494,258.99/17,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.95

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