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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.36, 26,923.62 and 9,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.36, 26,923.62 and 9,631.88 is: 14,443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.36 : 26,923.62 = 9,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.36/26,923.62 = 9,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.36x = 26,923.62 × 9,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.36x = 259,325,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,325,077.01/17,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.57

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