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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.70, 26,975.50 and 4,836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.70, 26,975.50 and 4,836.07 is: 7,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.70 : 26,975.50 = 4,836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.70/26,975.50 = 4,836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.70x = 26,975.50 × 4,836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.70x = 130,455,406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,455,406.29/17,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.09

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