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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.98, 26,930.46 and 9,191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.98, 26,930.46 and 9,191.09 is: 13,789.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.98 : 26,930.46 = 9,191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.98/26,930.46 = 9,191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.98x = 26,930.46 × 9,191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.98x = 247,520,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,520,281.60/17,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.45

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