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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.76, 26,914.32 and 9,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.76, 26,914.32 and 9,170.04 is: 13,745.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.76 : 26,914.32 = 9,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.76/26,914.32 = 9,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.76x = 26,914.32 × 9,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.76x = 246,805,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,805,390.97/17,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.96

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