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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.67, 26,722.02 and 4,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.67, 26,722.02 and 4,668.16 is: 7,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.67 : 26,722.02 = 4,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.67/26,722.02 = 4,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.67x = 26,722.02 × 4,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.67x = 124,742,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,742,664.88/17,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.24

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