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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.32, 26,788.96 and 4,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.32, 26,788.96 and 4,710.74 is: 7,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.32 : 26,788.96 = 4,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.32/26,788.96 = 4,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.32x = 26,788.96 × 4,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.32x = 126,195,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,195,825.43/17,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.50

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