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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.06, 26,719.22 and 4,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.06, 26,719.22 and 4,664.72 is: 6,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.06 : 26,719.22 = 4,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.06/26,719.22 = 4,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.06x = 26,719.22 × 4,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.06x = 124,637,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,637,679.92/17,814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.59

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