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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.72, 26,769.89 and 4,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.72, 26,769.89 and 4,698 is: 7,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.72 : 26,769.89 = 4,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.72/26,769.89 = 4,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.72x = 26,769.89 × 4,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.72x = 125,764,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,764,954.97/17,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.35

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