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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.14, 26,984.58 and 4,842.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.14, 26,984.58 and 4,842.47 is: 7,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.14 : 26,984.58 = 4,842.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.14/26,984.58 = 4,842.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.14x = 26,984.58 × 4,842.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.14x = 130,671,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,671,884.19/17,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.13

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