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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,842.06, 26,787.66 and 9,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,842.06, 26,787.66 and 9,083.08 is: 13,637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,842.06 : 26,787.66 = 9,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,842.06/26,787.66 = 9,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,842.06x = 26,787.66 × 9,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,842.06x = 243,314,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,314,458.79/17,842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.13

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