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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.58, 26,932.35 and 9,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.58, 26,932.35 and 9,189.62 is: 13,787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.58 : 26,932.35 = 9,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.58/26,932.35 = 9,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.58x = 26,932.35 × 9,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.58x = 247,498,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,498,062.21/17,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.75

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