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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.96, 26,716.14 and 9,040.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.96, 26,716.14 and 9,040.68 is: 13,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.96 : 26,716.14 = 9,040.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.96/26,716.14 = 9,040.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.96x = 26,716.14 × 9,040.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.96x = 241,532,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,532,072.58/17,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,550.98

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