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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.67, 26,848.08 and 9,571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.67, 26,848.08 and 9,571.50 is: 14,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.67 : 26,848.08 = 9,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.67/26,848.08 = 9,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.67x = 26,848.08 × 9,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.67x = 256,976,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,976,397.72/17,893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,361.31

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