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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.68, 26,891.76 and 9,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.68, 26,891.76 and 9,158.24 is: 13,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.68 : 26,891.76 = 9,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.68/26,891.76 = 9,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.68x = 26,891.76 × 9,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.68x = 246,281,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281,192.10/17,925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.02

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