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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.24, 26,792.66 and 9,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.24, 26,792.66 and 9,104.08 is: 13,641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.24 : 26,792.66 = 9,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.24/26,792.66 = 9,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.24x = 26,792.66 × 9,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.24x = 243,922,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,922,520.05/17,881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.25

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