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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,948.21, 26,927.82 and 9,189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,948.21, 26,927.82 and 9,189.27 is: 13,786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,948.21 : 26,927.82 = 9,189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,948.21/26,927.82 = 9,189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,948.21x = 26,927.82 × 9,189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,948.21x = 247,447,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,447,008.49/17,948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.72

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