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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.84, 26,933.77 and 4,807.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.84, 26,933.77 and 4,807.92 is: 7,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.84 : 26,933.77 = 4,807.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.84/26,933.77 = 4,807.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.84x = 26,933.77 × 4,807.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.84x = 129,495,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,495,491.43/17,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.89

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