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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.20, 26,943.30 and 9,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.20, 26,943.30 and 9,214.20 is: 13,821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.20 : 26,943.30 = 9,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.20/26,943.30 = 9,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.20x = 26,943.30 × 9,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.20x = 248,260,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,260,954.86/17,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.30

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