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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.22, 26,849.78 and 4,754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.22, 26,849.78 and 4,754.62 is: 7,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.22 : 26,849.78 = 4,754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.22/26,849.78 = 4,754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.22x = 26,849.78 × 4,754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.22x = 127,660,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,660,500.98/17,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.39

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