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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.36, 26,958.24 and 9,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.36, 26,958.24 and 9,205.44 is: 13,811.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.36 : 26,958.24 = 9,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.36/26,958.24 = 9,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.36x = 26,958.24 × 9,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.36x = 248,162,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,162,460.83/17,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.85

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