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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.54, 26,846.52 and 9,571.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.54, 26,846.52 and 9,571.97 is: 14,346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.54 : 26,846.52 = 9,571.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.54/26,846.52 = 9,571.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.54x = 26,846.52 × 9,571.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.54x = 256,973,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,973,949.81/17,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,346.04

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