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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.27, 26,850.12 and 9,477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.27, 26,850.12 and 9,477.34 is: 14,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.27 : 26,850.12 = 9,477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.27/26,850.12 = 9,477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.27x = 26,850.12 × 9,477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.27x = 254,467,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,467,613.62/17,906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.09

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