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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.68, 26,869.32 and 9,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.68, 26,869.32 and 9,155.52 is: 13,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.68 : 26,869.32 = 9,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.68/26,869.32 = 9,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.68x = 26,869.32 × 9,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.68x = 246,002,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,002,596.65/17,932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.12

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