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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.20, 26,926.20 and 9,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.20, 26,926.20 and 9,631.20 is: 14,449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.20 : 26,926.20 = 9,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.20/26,926.20 = 9,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.20x = 26,926.20 × 9,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.20x = 259,331,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,331,617.44/17,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,449.70

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