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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.93, 26,805.69 and 4,725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.93, 26,805.69 and 4,725.36 is: 7,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.93 : 26,805.69 = 4,725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.93/26,805.69 = 4,725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.93x = 26,805.69 × 4,725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.93x = 126,666,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,666,535.30/17,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.46

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