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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.20, 26,782.92 and 9,533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.20, 26,782.92 and 9,533.19 is: 14,306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.20 : 26,782.92 = 9,533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.20/26,782.92 = 9,533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.20x = 26,782.92 × 9,533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.20x = 255,326,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,326,665.11/17,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.26

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