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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.88, 26,963.73 and 4,827.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.88, 26,963.73 and 4,827.15 is: 7,240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.88 : 26,963.73 = 4,827.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.88/26,963.73 = 4,827.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.88x = 26,963.73 × 4,827.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.88x = 130,157,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,157,969.27/17,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.70

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