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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.95, 26,882.01 and 4,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.95, 26,882.01 and 4,773.33 is: 7,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.95 : 26,882.01 = 4,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.95/26,882.01 = 4,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.95x = 26,882.01 × 4,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.95x = 128,316,704.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,316,704.79/17,920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.15

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