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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.79, 26,941.28 and 9,542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.79, 26,941.28 and 9,542.03 is: 14,286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.79 : 26,941.28 = 9,542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.79/26,941.28 = 9,542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.79x = 26,941.28 × 9,542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.79x = 257,074,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,074,502.00/17,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,286.06

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