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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.23, 26,890.32 and 9,164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.23, 26,890.32 and 9,164.30 is: 13,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.23 : 26,890.32 = 9,164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.23/26,890.32 = 9,164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.23x = 26,890.32 × 9,164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.23x = 246,430,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,430,779.30/17,923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.24

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