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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,870.07, 26,802.82 and 4,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,870.07, 26,802.82 and 4,723.46 is: 7,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,870.07 : 26,802.82 = 4,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,870.07/26,802.82 = 4,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,870.07x = 26,802.82 × 4,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,870.07x = 126,602,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,602,184.61/17,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.59

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