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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.48, 26,934.21 and 9,193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.48, 26,934.21 and 9,193.59 is: 13,793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.48 : 26,934.21 = 9,193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.48/26,934.21 = 9,193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.48x = 26,934.21 × 9,193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.48x = 247,622,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,622,083.71/17,952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.20

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