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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.68, 26,988.96 and 4,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.68, 26,988.96 and 4,844.12 is: 7,265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.68 : 26,988.96 = 4,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.68/26,988.96 = 4,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.68x = 26,988.96 × 4,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.68x = 130,737,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,737,760.92/17,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.36

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