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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.72, 26,931.30 and 9,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.72, 26,931.30 and 9,204.76 is: 13,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.72 : 26,931.30 = 9,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.72/26,931.30 = 9,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.72x = 26,931.30 × 9,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.72x = 247,896,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,896,152.99/17,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.29

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