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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.53, 26,751.83 and 8,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.53, 26,751.83 and 8,952.10 is: 13,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.53 : 26,751.83 = 8,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.53/26,751.83 = 8,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.53x = 26,751.83 × 8,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.53x = 239,485,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,485,057.34/17,832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.67

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