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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.02, 26,809.64 and 9,103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.02, 26,809.64 and 9,103.49 is: 13,663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.02 : 26,809.64 = 9,103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.02/26,809.64 = 9,103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.02x = 26,809.64 × 9,103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.02x = 244,061,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,061,289.64/17,862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.70

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