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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.05, 26,849.25 and 9,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.05, 26,849.25 and 9,462.54 is: 14,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.05 : 26,849.25 = 9,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.05/26,849.25 = 9,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.05x = 26,849.25 × 9,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.05x = 254,062,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,062,102.10/17,890.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.31

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