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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.88, 26,855.55 and 9,132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.88, 26,855.55 and 9,132.01 is: 13,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.88 : 26,855.55 = 9,132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.88/26,855.55 = 9,132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.88x = 26,855.55 × 9,132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.88x = 245,245,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,245,084.02/17,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.41

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