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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.07, 26,706.19 and 4,656.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.07, 26,706.19 and 4,656.47 is: 6,984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.07 : 26,706.19 = 4,656.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.07/26,706.19 = 4,656.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.07x = 26,706.19 × 4,656.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.07x = 124,356,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,356,572.55/17,804.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.73

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