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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.08, 26,939.10 and 9,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.08, 26,939.10 and 9,194.12 is: 13,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.08 : 26,939.10 = 9,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.08/26,939.10 = 9,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.08x = 26,939.10 × 9,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.08x = 247,681,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,681,318.09/17,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.50

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