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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.83, 26,769.71 and 4,701.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.83, 26,769.71 and 4,701.23 is: 7,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.83 : 26,769.71 = 4,701.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.83/26,769.71 = 4,701.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.83x = 26,769.71 × 4,701.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.83x = 125,850,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,850,406.39/17,847.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.30

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