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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.18, 26,992.72 and 4,847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.18, 26,992.72 and 4,847.56 is: 7,271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.18 : 26,992.72 = 4,847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.18/26,992.72 = 4,847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.18x = 26,992.72 × 4,847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.18x = 130,848,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,848,829.76/17,995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.33

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