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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.07, 26,853.99 and 4,757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.07, 26,853.99 and 4,757.45 is: 7,135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.07 : 26,853.99 = 4,757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.07/26,853.99 = 4,757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.07x = 26,853.99 × 4,757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.07x = 127,756,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,756,514.73/17,904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.61

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