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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,811.42, 26,765.60 and 9,497.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,811.42, 26,765.60 and 9,497.31 is: 14,271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,811.42 : 26,765.60 = 9,497.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,811.42/26,765.60 = 9,497.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,811.42x = 26,765.60 × 9,497.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,811.42x = 254,201,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,201,153.05/17,811.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,271.81

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