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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.61, 26,374.48 and 4,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.61, 26,374.48 and 4,934.24 is: 7,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.61 : 26,374.48 = 4,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.61/26,374.48 = 4,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.61x = 26,374.48 × 4,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.61x = 130,138,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,138,014.20/17,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.10

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