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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.37, 26,871.40 and 9,473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.37, 26,871.40 and 9,473.67 is: 14,214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.37 : 26,871.40 = 9,473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.37/26,871.40 = 9,473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.37x = 26,871.40 × 9,473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.37x = 254,570,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,570,772.38/17,909.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,214.39

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