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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.04, 26,966.32 and 9,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.04, 26,966.32 and 9,215.06 is: 13,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.04 : 26,966.32 = 9,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.04/26,966.32 = 9,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.04x = 26,966.32 × 9,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.04x = 248,496,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,496,256.78/17,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.29

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