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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.65, 26,754.73 and 9,519.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.65, 26,754.73 and 9,519.81 is: 14,275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.65 : 26,754.73 = 9,519.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.65/26,754.73 = 9,519.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.65x = 26,754.73 × 9,519.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.65x = 254,699,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,699,946.20/17,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.58

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