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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.38, 26,934.93 and 9,631.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.38, 26,934.93 and 9,631.85 is: 14,450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.38 : 26,934.93 = 9,631.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.38/26,934.93 = 9,631.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.38x = 26,934.93 × 9,631.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.38x = 259,433,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,433,070.85/17,953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,450.37

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