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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.88, 26,805.96 and 4,721.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.88, 26,805.96 and 4,721.91 is: 7,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.88 : 26,805.96 = 4,721.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.88/26,805.96 = 4,721.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.88x = 26,805.96 × 4,721.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.88x = 126,575,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,575,330.58/17,869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.17

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