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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.69, 26,952.39 and 9,083.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.69, 26,952.39 and 9,083.37 is: 13,623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.69 : 26,952.39 = 9,083.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.69/26,952.39 = 9,083.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.69x = 26,952.39 × 9,083.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.69x = 244,818,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,818,530.75/17,970.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.21

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