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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.18, 26,687.31 and 9,909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.18, 26,687.31 and 9,909.46 is: 14,854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.18 : 26,687.31 = 9,909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.18/26,687.31 = 9,909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.18x = 26,687.31 × 9,909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.18x = 264,456,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,456,830.95/17,803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,854.47

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