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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,853.10, 26,753.33 and 9,944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,853.10, 26,753.33 and 9,944.72 is: 14,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,853.10 : 26,753.33 = 9,944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,853.10/26,753.33 = 9,944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,853.10x = 26,753.33 × 9,944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,853.10x = 266,054,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,054,375.92/17,853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.42

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