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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.70, 26,966.07 and 9,631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.70, 26,966.07 and 9,631.86 is: 14,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.70 : 26,966.07 = 9,631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.70/26,966.07 = 9,631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.70x = 26,966.07 × 9,631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.70x = 259,733,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,733,410.99/17,945.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,473.30

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