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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.20, 26,763.48 and 9,942.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.20, 26,763.48 and 9,942.39 is: 14,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.20 : 26,763.48 = 9,942.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.20/26,763.48 = 9,942.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.20x = 26,763.48 × 9,942.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.20x = 266,092,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,092,955.92/17,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,922.05

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