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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.80, 26,907.90 and 9,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.80, 26,907.90 and 9,197.80 is: 13,791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.80 : 26,907.90 = 9,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.80/26,907.90 = 9,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.80x = 26,907.90 × 9,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.80x = 247,493,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,493,482.62/17,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.16

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