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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.06, 26,853.76 and 9,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.06, 26,853.76 and 9,465.54 is: 14,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.06 : 26,853.76 = 9,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.06/26,853.76 = 9,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.06x = 26,853.76 × 9,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.06x = 254,185,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,185,339.43/17,893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.81

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