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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.80, 26,864.70 and 9,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.80, 26,864.70 and 9,615.40 is: 14,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.80 : 26,864.70 = 9,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.80/26,864.70 = 9,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.80x = 26,864.70 × 9,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.80x = 258,314,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,314,836.38/17,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,423.10

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