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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.76, 26,907.36 and 9,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.76, 26,907.36 and 9,623.68 is: 14,426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.76 : 26,907.36 = 9,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.76/26,907.36 = 9,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.76x = 26,907.36 × 9,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.76x = 258,947,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,947,822.28/17,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,426.26

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