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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.98, 26,759.70 and 9,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.98, 26,759.70 and 9,523.14 is: 14,280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.98 : 26,759.70 = 9,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.98/26,759.70 = 9,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.98x = 26,759.70 × 9,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.98x = 254,836,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,836,369.46/17,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.56

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