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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.53, 26,869.73 and 9,146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.53, 26,869.73 and 9,146.03 is: 13,706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.53 : 26,869.73 = 9,146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.53/26,869.73 = 9,146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.53x = 26,869.73 × 9,146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.53x = 245,751,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,751,176.59/17,929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.50

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