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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.52, 26,881.14 and 9,501.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.52, 26,881.14 and 9,501.87 is: 14,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.52 : 26,881.14 = 9,501.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.52/26,881.14 = 9,501.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.52x = 26,881.14 × 9,501.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.52x = 255,421,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,421,234.17/17,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.02

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