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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.87, 26,793.58 and 17,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.87, 26,793.58 and 17,823.94 is: 26,608.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.87 : 26,793.58 = 17,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.87/26,793.58 = 17,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.87x = 26,793.58 × 17,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.87x = 477,567,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,567,162.31/17,947.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.57

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