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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.76, 26,899.86 and 9,618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.76, 26,899.86 and 9,618.68 is: 14,418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.76 : 26,899.86 = 9,618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.76/26,899.86 = 9,618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.76x = 26,899.86 × 9,618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.76x = 258,741,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,741,145.38/17,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,418.76

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