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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.63, 26,789.08 and 4,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.63, 26,789.08 and 4,711.02 is: 7,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.63 : 26,789.08 = 4,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.63/26,789.08 = 4,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.63x = 26,789.08 × 4,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.63x = 126,203,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,203,879.88/17,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.83

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