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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.55, 26,992.25 and 4,846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.55, 26,992.25 and 4,846.11 is: 7,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.55 : 26,992.25 = 4,846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.55/26,992.25 = 4,846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.55x = 26,992.25 × 4,846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.55x = 130,807,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,807,412.65/17,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.68

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