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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.08, 26,720.39 and 4,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.08, 26,720.39 and 4,666.16 is: 6,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.08 : 26,720.39 = 4,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.08/26,720.39 = 4,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.08x = 26,720.39 × 4,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.08x = 124,681,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,681,615.00/17,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.05

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