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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.66, 26,925.86 and 9,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.66, 26,925.86 and 9,177.20 is: 13,757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.66 : 26,925.86 = 9,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.66/26,925.86 = 9,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.66x = 26,925.86 × 9,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.66x = 247,104,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,104,002.39/17,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.30

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