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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.08, 26,782.44 and 9,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.08, 26,782.44 and 9,085.04 is: 13,635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.08 : 26,782.44 = 9,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.08/26,782.44 = 9,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.08x = 26,782.44 × 9,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.08x = 243,319,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,319,538.70/17,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.87

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