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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.91, 26,964.87 and 9,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.91, 26,964.87 and 9,554.14 is: 14,326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.91 : 26,964.87 = 9,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.91/26,964.87 = 9,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.91x = 26,964.87 × 9,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.91x = 257,626,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,626,143.06/17,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,326.17

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