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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.94, 26,710.01 and 9,482.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.94, 26,710.01 and 9,482.98 is: 14,233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.94 : 26,710.01 = 9,482.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.94/26,710.01 = 9,482.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.94x = 26,710.01 × 9,482.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.94x = 253,290,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,290,309.66/17,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.04

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