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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.06, 26,924.26 and 9,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.06, 26,924.26 and 9,173.74 is: 13,760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.06 : 26,924.26 = 9,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.06/26,924.26 = 9,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.06x = 26,924.26 × 9,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.06x = 246,996,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,996,160.93/17,949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.95

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