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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.72, 26,886.84 and 9,606.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.72, 26,886.84 and 9,606.95 is: 14,421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.72 : 26,886.84 = 9,606.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.72/26,886.84 = 9,606.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.72x = 26,886.84 × 9,606.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.72x = 258,300,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,300,609.14/17,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.56

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