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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.54, 26,878.83 and 4,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.54, 26,878.83 and 4,774.06 is: 7,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.54 : 26,878.83 = 4,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.54/26,878.83 = 4,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.54x = 26,878.83 × 4,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.54x = 128,321,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,321,147.15/17,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.56

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