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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.72, 26,925.30 and 9,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.72, 26,925.30 and 9,200.76 is: 13,792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.72 : 26,925.30 = 9,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.72/26,925.30 = 9,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.72x = 26,925.30 × 9,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.72x = 247,733,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,733,223.23/17,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.29

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