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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.44, 26,850.48 and 9,477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.44, 26,850.48 and 9,477.46 is: 14,211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.44 : 26,850.48 = 9,477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.44/26,850.48 = 9,477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.44x = 26,850.48 × 9,477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.44x = 254,474,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,474,350.18/17,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.33

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