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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.84, 26,903.81 and 9,608.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.84, 26,903.81 and 9,608.63 is: 14,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.84 : 26,903.81 = 9,608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.84/26,903.81 = 9,608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.84x = 26,903.81 × 9,608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.84x = 258,508,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,508,645.38/17,930.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.99

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