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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.06, 26,222.68 and 4,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.06, 26,222.68 and 4,999.24 is: 7,500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.06 : 26,222.68 = 4,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.06/26,222.68 = 4,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.06x = 26,222.68 × 4,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.06x = 131,093,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,093,470.76/17,479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.03

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