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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.20, 26,918.70 and 9,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.20, 26,918.70 and 9,626.20 is: 14,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.20 : 26,918.70 = 9,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.20/26,918.70 = 9,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.20x = 26,918.70 × 9,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.20x = 259,124,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,124,789.94/17,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.20

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