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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.62, 26,801.28 and 9,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.62, 26,801.28 and 9,093.60 is: 13,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.62 : 26,801.28 = 9,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.62/26,801.28 = 9,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.62x = 26,801.28 × 9,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.62x = 243,720,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,720,119.81/17,875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,634.22

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