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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.06, 26,784.92 and 4,711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.06, 26,784.92 and 4,711.43 is: 7,066.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.06 : 26,784.92 = 4,711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.06/26,784.92 = 4,711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.06x = 26,784.92 × 4,711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.06x = 126,195,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,195,118.15/17,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.57

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