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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.17, 26,711.13 and 9,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.17, 26,711.13 and 9,485.24 is: 14,215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.17 : 26,711.13 = 9,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.17/26,711.13 = 9,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.17x = 26,711.13 × 9,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.17x = 253,361,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,361,380.74/17,823.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.28

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