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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,827.42, 26,767.41 and 9,945.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,827.42, 26,767.41 and 9,945.33 is: 14,932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,827.42 : 26,767.41 = 9,945.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,827.42/26,767.41 = 9,945.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,827.42x = 26,767.41 × 9,945.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,827.42x = 266,210,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,210,725.70/17,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.66

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