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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.20, 26,769.30 and 9,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.20, 26,769.30 and 9,098.20 is: 13,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.20 : 26,769.30 = 9,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.20/26,769.30 = 9,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.20x = 26,769.30 × 9,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.20x = 243,552,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,552,445.26/17,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.30

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