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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.96, 26,719.52 and 4,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.96, 26,719.52 and 4,664.28 is: 6,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.96 : 26,719.52 = 4,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.96/26,719.52 = 4,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.96x = 26,719.52 × 4,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.96x = 124,627,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,627,322.75/17,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.83

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