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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.43, 26,887.61 and 9,162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.43, 26,887.61 and 9,162.49 is: 13,746.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.43 : 26,887.61 = 9,162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.43/26,887.61 = 9,162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.43x = 26,887.61 × 9,162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.43x = 246,357,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,357,445.55/17,921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.53

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