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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.96, 26,932.48 and 9,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.96, 26,932.48 and 9,183.52 is: 13,778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.96 : 26,932.48 = 9,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.96/26,932.48 = 9,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.96x = 26,932.48 × 9,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.96x = 247,334,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,334,968.73/17,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.37

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