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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.15, 26,753.98 and 9,519.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.15, 26,753.98 and 9,519.31 is: 14,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.15 : 26,753.98 = 9,519.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.15/26,753.98 = 9,519.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.15x = 26,753.98 × 9,519.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.15x = 254,679,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,679,429.35/17,841.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.83

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