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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.18, 26,747.12 and 9,509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.18, 26,747.12 and 9,509.24 is: 14,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.18 : 26,747.12 = 9,509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.18/26,747.12 = 9,509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.18x = 26,747.12 × 9,509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.18x = 254,344,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,344,602.11/17,847.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.25

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