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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.74, 26,878.95 and 9,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.74, 26,878.95 and 9,152.19 is: 13,715.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.74 : 26,878.95 = 9,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.74/26,878.95 = 9,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.74x = 26,878.95 × 9,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.74x = 246,001,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,001,257.40/17,935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,715.70

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