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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.76, 26,711.93 and 4,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.76, 26,711.93 and 4,659.24 is: 6,989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.76 : 26,711.93 = 4,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.76/26,711.93 = 4,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.76x = 26,711.93 × 4,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.76x = 124,457,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,457,304.38/17,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.33

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