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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,728.93, 26,601.23 and 9,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,728.93, 26,601.23 and 9,406.92 is: 14,114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,728.93 : 26,601.23 = 9,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,728.93/26,601.23 = 9,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,728.93x = 26,601.23 × 9,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,728.93x = 250,235,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,235,642.51/17,728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.54

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