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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.28, 26,849.64 and 9,583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.28, 26,849.64 and 9,583.84 is: 14,371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.28 : 26,849.64 = 9,583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.28/26,849.64 = 9,583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.28x = 26,849.64 × 9,583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.28x = 257,322,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,322,653.82/17,905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.33

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