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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,896.80, 26,823.60 and 9,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,896.80, 26,823.60 and 9,127.20 is: 13,679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,896.80 : 26,823.60 = 9,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,896.80/26,823.60 = 9,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,896.80x = 26,823.60 × 9,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,896.80x = 244,824,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,824,361.92/17,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.78

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