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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.42, 26,764.41 and 9,943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.42, 26,764.41 and 9,943.33 is: 14,929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.42 : 26,764.41 = 9,943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.42/26,764.41 = 9,943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.42x = 26,764.41 × 9,943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.42x = 266,127,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,127,311.17/17,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,929.66

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