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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.73, 26,992.10 and 4,848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.73, 26,992.10 and 4,848.13 is: 7,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.73 : 26,992.10 = 4,848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.73/26,992.10 = 4,848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.73x = 26,992.10 × 4,848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.73x = 130,861,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,861,209.77/17,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.20

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