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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.81, 26,915.44 and 9,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.81, 26,915.44 and 9,173.76 is: 13,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.81 : 26,915.44 = 9,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.81/26,915.44 = 9,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.81x = 26,915.44 × 9,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.81x = 246,915,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,915,731.03/17,941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,762.03

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