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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.98, 26,838.91 and 4,747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.98, 26,838.91 and 4,747.38 is: 7,120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.98 : 26,838.91 = 4,747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.98/26,838.91 = 4,747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.98x = 26,838.91 × 4,747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.98x = 127,414,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,414,409.84/17,893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.52

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