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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.09, 26,752.38 and 9,518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.09, 26,752.38 and 9,518.26 is: 14,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.09 : 26,752.38 = 9,518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.09/26,752.38 = 9,518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.09x = 26,752.38 × 9,518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.09x = 254,636,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,636,108.46/17,840.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.25

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