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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.70, 26,960.55 and 9,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.70, 26,960.55 and 9,225.70 is: 13,838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.70 : 26,960.55 = 9,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.70/26,960.55 = 9,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.70x = 26,960.55 × 9,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.70x = 248,729,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,729,946.14/17,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.55

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