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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.93, 26,862.62 and 9,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.93, 26,862.62 and 9,023.12 is: 13,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.93 : 26,862.62 = 9,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.93/26,862.62 = 9,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.93x = 26,862.62 × 9,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.93x = 242,384,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,384,598.92/17,921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.47

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