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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.92, 26,943.98 and 9,199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.92, 26,943.98 and 9,199.98 is: 13,802.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.92 : 26,943.98 = 9,199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.92/26,943.98 = 9,199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.92x = 26,943.98 × 9,199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.92x = 247,884,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,884,031.12/17,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.84

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