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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.32, 26,901.09 and 9,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.32, 26,901.09 and 9,047.52 is: 13,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.32 : 26,901.09 = 9,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.32/26,901.09 = 9,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.32x = 26,901.09 × 9,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.32x = 243,388,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,388,149.80/17,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.60

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