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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.73, 26,786.96 and 4,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.73, 26,786.96 and 4,713.02 is: 7,068.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.73 : 26,786.96 = 4,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.73/26,786.96 = 4,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.73x = 26,786.96 × 4,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.73x = 126,247,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,247,539.30/17,859.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.84

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