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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.13, 26,988.73 and 4,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.13, 26,988.73 and 4,847.29 is: 7,270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.13 : 26,988.73 = 4,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.13/26,988.73 = 4,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.13x = 26,988.73 × 4,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.13x = 130,822,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,822,201.04/17,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.27

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