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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,853.93, 26,778.73 and 4,707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,853.93, 26,778.73 and 4,707.30 is: 7,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,853.93 : 26,778.73 = 4,707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,853.93/26,778.73 = 4,707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,853.93x = 26,778.73 × 4,707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,853.93x = 126,055,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,055,515.73/17,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.38

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