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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.60, 26,858.24 and 9,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.60, 26,858.24 and 9,131.52 is: 13,691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.60 : 26,858.24 = 9,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.60/26,858.24 = 9,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.60x = 26,858.24 × 9,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.60x = 245,256,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,256,555.72/17,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.08

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