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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.56, 26,220.44 and 4,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.56, 26,220.44 and 4,332.72 is: 6,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.56 : 26,220.44 = 4,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.56/26,220.44 = 4,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.56x = 26,220.44 × 4,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.56x = 113,605,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,605,824.80/17,480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.98

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