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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.95, 26,962.61 and 9,208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.95, 26,962.61 and 9,208.35 is: 13,810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.95 : 26,962.61 = 9,208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.95/26,962.61 = 9,208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.95x = 26,962.61 × 9,208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.95x = 248,281,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,281,103.75/17,977.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.31

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