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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,939.87, 26,913.90 and 9,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,939.87, 26,913.90 and 9,032.97 is: 13,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,939.87 : 26,913.90 = 9,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,939.87/26,913.90 = 9,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,939.87x = 26,913.90 × 9,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,939.87x = 243,112,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,112,451.28/17,939.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.52

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