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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.36, 26,887.50 and 9,162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.36, 26,887.50 and 9,162.42 is: 13,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.36 : 26,887.50 = 9,162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.36/26,887.50 = 9,162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.36x = 26,887.50 × 9,162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.36x = 246,354,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,354,567.75/17,921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.43

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