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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.83, 26,903.40 and 9,050.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.83, 26,903.40 and 9,050.69 is: 13,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.83 : 26,903.40 = 9,050.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.83/26,903.40 = 9,050.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.83x = 26,903.40 × 9,050.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.83x = 243,494,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,494,333.35/17,940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.08

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