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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.58, 26,708.03 and 9,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.58, 26,708.03 and 9,481.69 is: 14,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.58 : 26,708.03 = 9,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.58/26,708.03 = 9,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.58x = 26,708.03 × 9,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.58x = 253,237,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,237,260.97/17,794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.15

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