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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.18, 26,872.08 and 9,598.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.18, 26,872.08 and 9,598.78 is: 14,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.18 : 26,872.08 = 9,598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.18/26,872.08 = 9,598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.18x = 26,872.08 × 9,598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.18x = 257,939,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,939,184.06/17,920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,393.78

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