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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,838.09, 26,749.38 and 9,516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,838.09, 26,749.38 and 9,516.26 is: 14,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,838.09 : 26,749.38 = 9,516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,838.09/26,749.38 = 9,516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,838.09x = 26,749.38 × 9,516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,838.09x = 254,553,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,553,921.17/17,838.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.25

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