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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.93, 26,784 and 9,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.93, 26,784 and 9,086.40 is: 13,638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.93 : 26,784 = 9,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.93/26,784 = 9,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.93x = 26,784 × 9,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.93x = 243,370,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,370,137.60/17,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.06

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