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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.16, 26,953.76 and 9,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.16, 26,953.76 and 9,205.04 is: 13,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.16 : 26,953.76 = 9,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.16/26,953.76 = 9,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.16x = 26,953.76 × 9,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.16x = 248,110,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,110,438.95/17,982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.59

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