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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.77, 26,953.16 and 9,198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.77, 26,953.16 and 9,198.90 is: 13,798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.77 : 26,953.16 = 9,198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.77/26,953.16 = 9,198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.77x = 26,953.16 × 9,198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.77x = 247,939,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,939,377.53/17,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.35

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