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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.41, 26,964.12 and 9,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.41, 26,964.12 and 9,553.64 is: 14,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.41 : 26,964.12 = 9,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.41/26,964.12 = 9,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.41x = 26,964.12 × 9,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.41x = 257,605,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,605,495.40/17,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,325.42

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