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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,894.17, 26,848.83 and 9,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,894.17, 26,848.83 and 9,572 is: 14,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,894.17 : 26,848.83 = 9,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,894.17/26,848.83 = 9,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,894.17x = 26,848.83 × 9,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,894.17x = 256,997,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,997,000.76/17,894.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.06

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