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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.15, 26,988.75 and 4,847.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.15, 26,988.75 and 4,847.31 is: 7,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.15 : 26,988.75 = 4,847.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.15/26,988.75 = 4,847.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.15x = 26,988.75 × 4,847.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.15x = 130,822,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,822,837.76/17,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.30

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