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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.06, 26,790.66 and 9,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.06, 26,790.66 and 9,085.08 is: 13,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.06 : 26,790.66 = 9,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.06/26,790.66 = 9,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.06x = 26,790.66 × 9,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.06x = 243,395,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,395,289.35/17,844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.13

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