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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,861, 26,808.04 and 9,102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,861, 26,808.04 and 9,102.44 is: 13,662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,861 : 26,808.04 = 9,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,861/26,808.04 = 9,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,861x = 26,808.04 × 9,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,861x = 244,018,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,018,575.62/17,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.09

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