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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.98, 26,849.51 and 9,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.98, 26,849.51 and 9,033.83 is: 13,532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.98 : 26,849.51 = 9,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.98/26,849.51 = 9,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.98x = 26,849.51 × 9,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.98x = 242,553,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,553,908.92/17,923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.37

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