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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,843.95, 26,758.18 and 9,522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,843.95, 26,758.18 and 9,522.15 is: 14,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,843.95 : 26,758.18 = 9,522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,843.95/26,758.18 = 9,522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,843.95x = 26,758.18 × 9,522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,843.95x = 254,795,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,795,403.69/17,843.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.09

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