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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.54, 26,908.34 and 9,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.54, 26,908.34 and 9,171.90 is: 13,745.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.54 : 26,908.34 = 9,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.54/26,908.34 = 9,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.54x = 26,908.34 × 9,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.54x = 246,800,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,800,557.79/17,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.09

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