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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.93, 26,779.49 and 9,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.93, 26,779.49 and 9,083.40 is: 13,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.93 : 26,779.49 = 9,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.93/26,779.49 = 9,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.93x = 26,779.49 × 9,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.93x = 243,248,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,248,758.78/17,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.55

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