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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.44, 26,935.92 and 9,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.44, 26,935.92 and 9,193.20 is: 13,783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.44 : 26,935.92 = 9,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.44/26,935.92 = 9,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.44x = 26,935.92 × 9,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.44x = 247,627,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,627,299.74/17,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,783.54

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