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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.98, 26,779.58 and 9,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.98, 26,779.58 and 9,530.96 is: 14,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.98 : 26,779.58 = 9,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.98/26,779.58 = 9,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.98x = 26,779.58 × 9,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.98x = 255,234,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,234,924.24/17,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,302.90

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