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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.08, 26,933.10 and 9,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.08, 26,933.10 and 9,190.12 is: 13,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.08 : 26,933.10 = 9,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.08/26,933.10 = 9,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.08x = 26,933.10 × 9,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.08x = 247,518,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,518,420.97/17,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,788.50

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