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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.70, 26,959.23 and 9,206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.70, 26,959.23 and 9,206.10 is: 13,806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.70 : 26,959.23 = 9,206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.70/26,959.23 = 9,206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.70x = 26,959.23 × 9,206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.70x = 248,189,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,189,367.30/17,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.94

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