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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.57, 26,990.28 and 4,844.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.57, 26,990.28 and 4,844.87 is: 7,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.57 : 26,990.28 = 4,844.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.57/26,990.28 = 4,844.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.57x = 26,990.28 × 4,844.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.57x = 130,764,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,764,238.69/17,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.47

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