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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.34, 26,740.80 and 9,505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.34, 26,740.80 and 9,505.32 is: 14,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.34 : 26,740.80 = 9,505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.34/26,740.80 = 9,505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.34x = 26,740.80 × 9,505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.34x = 254,179,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,179,861.06/17,819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.27

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