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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.95, 26,933.31 and 4,808.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.95, 26,933.31 and 4,808.23 is: 7,212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.95 : 26,933.31 = 4,808.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.95/26,933.31 = 4,808.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.95x = 26,933.31 × 4,808.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.95x = 129,501,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,501,481.81/17,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.18

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