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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.45, 26,975.13 and 4,835.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.45, 26,975.13 and 4,835.82 is: 7,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.45 : 26,975.13 = 4,835.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.45/26,975.13 = 4,835.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.45x = 26,975.13 × 4,835.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.45x = 130,446,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,446,873.16/17,983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.72

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