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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.92, 26,769.66 and 9,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.92, 26,769.66 and 9,946.83 is: 14,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.92 : 26,769.66 = 9,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.92/26,769.66 = 9,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.92x = 26,769.66 × 9,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.92x = 266,273,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,273,257.18/17,828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.91

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