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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.05, 26,852.25 and 9,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.05, 26,852.25 and 9,464.54 is: 14,204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.05 : 26,852.25 = 9,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.05/26,852.25 = 9,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.05x = 26,852.25 × 9,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.05x = 254,144,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,144,194.22/17,892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.31

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