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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.44, 26,848.98 and 9,476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.44, 26,848.98 and 9,476.46 is: 14,209.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.44 : 26,848.98 = 9,476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.44/26,848.98 = 9,476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.44x = 26,848.98 × 9,476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.44x = 254,433,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,433,285.01/17,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.83

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