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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.92, 26,946.98 and 9,201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.92, 26,946.98 and 9,201.98 is: 13,805.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.92 : 26,946.98 = 9,201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.92/26,946.98 = 9,201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.92x = 26,946.98 × 9,201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.92x = 247,965,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,965,571.02/17,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.84

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