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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.02, 26,814.14 and 9,106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.02, 26,814.14 and 9,106.49 is: 13,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.02 : 26,814.14 = 9,106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.02/26,814.14 = 9,106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.02x = 26,814.14 × 9,106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.02x = 244,182,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,182,697.77/17,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.20

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