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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.30, 26,901.45 and 9,639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.30, 26,901.45 and 9,639.90 is: 14,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.30 : 26,901.45 = 9,639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.30/26,901.45 = 9,639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.30x = 26,901.45 × 9,639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.30x = 259,327,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,327,287.86/17,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.85

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