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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.48, 26,929.71 and 9,190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.48, 26,929.71 and 9,190.59 is: 13,788.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.48 : 26,929.71 = 9,190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.48/26,929.71 = 9,190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.48x = 26,929.71 × 9,190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.48x = 247,499,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,499,923.43/17,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.70

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