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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.28, 26,926.81 and 9,177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.28, 26,926.81 and 9,177.83 is: 13,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.28 : 26,926.81 = 9,177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.28/26,926.81 = 9,177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.28x = 26,926.81 × 9,177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.28x = 247,129,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,129,527.04/17,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.25

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