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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.54, 26,892.36 and 9,062.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.54, 26,892.36 and 9,062.39 is: 13,575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.54 : 26,892.36 = 9,062.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.54/26,892.36 = 9,062.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.54x = 26,892.36 × 9,062.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.54x = 243,708,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,708,919.88/17,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,575.18

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