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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.31, 26,722.60 and 9,491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.31, 26,722.60 and 9,491.31 is: 14,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.31 : 26,722.60 = 9,491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.31/26,722.60 = 9,491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.31x = 26,722.60 × 9,491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.31x = 253,632,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,632,480.61/17,804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.57

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