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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.24, 26,754.84 and 9,490.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.24, 26,754.84 and 9,490.19 is: 14,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.24 : 26,754.84 = 9,490.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.24/26,754.84 = 9,490.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.24x = 26,754.84 × 9,490.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.24x = 253,908,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,908,381.25/17,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.12

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