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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,824.97, 26,729.55 and 9,503.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,824.97, 26,729.55 and 9,503.43 is: 14,250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,824.97 : 26,729.55 = 9,503.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,824.97/26,729.55 = 9,503.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,824.97x = 26,729.55 × 9,503.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,824.97x = 254,022,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,022,407.36/17,824.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.93

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