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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.08, 26,707.28 and 9,481.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.08, 26,707.28 and 9,481.19 is: 14,230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.08 : 26,707.28 = 9,481.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.08/26,707.28 = 9,481.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.08x = 26,707.28 × 9,481.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.08x = 253,216,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,216,615.12/17,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.39

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