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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.53, 26,937.23 and 9,191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.53, 26,937.23 and 9,191.03 is: 13,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.53 : 26,937.23 = 9,191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.53/26,937.23 = 9,191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.53x = 26,937.23 × 9,191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.53x = 247,580,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,580,708.41/17,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.97

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