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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.72, 26,923.80 and 9,199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.72, 26,923.80 and 9,199.76 is: 13,790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.72 : 26,923.80 = 9,199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.72/26,923.80 = 9,199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.72x = 26,923.80 × 9,199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.72x = 247,692,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,692,498.29/17,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,790.79

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