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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.29, 26,992.32 and 4,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.29, 26,992.32 and 4,847.18 is: 7,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.29 : 26,992.32 = 4,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.29/26,992.32 = 4,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.29x = 26,992.32 × 4,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.29x = 130,836,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,836,498.70/17,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.60

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