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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.24, 26,947.19 and 9,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.24, 26,947.19 and 9,202.30 is: 13,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.24 : 26,947.19 = 9,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.24/26,947.19 = 9,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.24x = 26,947.19 × 9,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.24x = 247,976,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,976,126.54/17,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.18

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