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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.10, 26,751.83 and 9,943.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.10, 26,751.83 and 9,943.72 is: 14,900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.10 : 26,751.83 = 9,943.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.10/26,751.83 = 9,943.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.10x = 26,751.83 × 9,943.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.10x = 266,012,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,012,707.01/17,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,900.92

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