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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.71, 26,862.90 and 9,593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.71, 26,862.90 and 9,593.11 is: 14,393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.71 : 26,862.90 = 9,593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.71/26,862.90 = 9,593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.71x = 26,862.90 × 9,593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.71x = 257,698,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,698,754.62/17,903.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,393.60

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