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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,984.08, 26,983.88 and 9,654.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,984.08, 26,983.88 and 9,654.36 is: 14,485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,984.08 : 26,983.88 = 9,654.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,984.08/26,983.88 = 9,654.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,984.08x = 26,983.88 × 9,654.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,984.08x = 260,512,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,512,184.55/17,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.71

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