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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.13, 26,871.11 and 9,592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.13, 26,871.11 and 9,592.53 is: 14,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.13 : 26,871.11 = 9,592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.13/26,871.11 = 9,592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.13x = 26,871.11 × 9,592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.13x = 257,761,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,761,880.85/17,903.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,397.59

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