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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.65, 26,915.37 and 9,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.65, 26,915.37 and 9,170.20 is: 13,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.65 : 26,915.37 = 9,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.65/26,915.37 = 9,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.65x = 26,915.37 × 9,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.65x = 246,819,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,819,325.97/17,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.82

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