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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,830.53, 26,748.83 and 8,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,830.53, 26,748.83 and 8,950.10 is: 13,426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,830.53 : 26,748.83 = 8,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,830.53/26,748.83 = 8,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,830.53x = 26,748.83 × 8,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,830.53x = 239,404,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,404,592.01/17,830.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.67

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