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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.72, 26,884.80 and 9,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.72, 26,884.80 and 9,173.76 is: 13,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.72 : 26,884.80 = 9,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.72/26,884.80 = 9,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.72x = 26,884.80 × 9,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.72x = 246,634,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,634,702.85/17,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.80

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