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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,794.69, 26,708.13 and 9,481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,794.69, 26,708.13 and 9,481.73 is: 14,231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,794.69 : 26,708.13 = 9,481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,794.69/26,708.13 = 9,481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,794.69x = 26,708.13 × 9,481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,794.69x = 253,239,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,239,143.92/17,794.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.17

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