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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.96, 26,741.64 and 9,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.96, 26,741.64 and 9,057.68 is: 13,576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.96 : 26,741.64 = 9,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.96/26,741.64 = 9,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.96x = 26,741.64 × 9,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.96x = 242,217,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,217,217.80/17,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.47

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