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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.63, 26,874.86 and 9,595.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.63, 26,874.86 and 9,595.03 is: 14,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.63 : 26,874.86 = 9,595.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.63/26,874.86 = 9,595.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.63x = 26,874.86 × 9,595.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.63x = 257,865,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,865,087.95/17,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,401.34

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