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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.96, 26,909.91 and 9,612.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.96, 26,909.91 and 9,612.84 is: 14,423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.96 : 26,909.91 = 9,612.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.96/26,909.91 = 9,612.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.96x = 26,909.91 × 9,612.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.96x = 258,680,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,680,659.24/17,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,423.26

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