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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.39, 26,943.92 and 4,814.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.39, 26,943.92 and 4,814.65 is: 7,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.39 : 26,943.92 = 4,814.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.39/26,943.92 = 4,814.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.39x = 26,943.92 × 4,814.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.39x = 129,725,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,725,544.43/17,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.06

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