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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.20, 26,962.20 and 9,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.20, 26,962.20 and 9,219.60 is: 13,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.20 : 26,962.20 = 9,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.20/26,962.20 = 9,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.20x = 26,962.20 × 9,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.20x = 248,580,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,580,699.12/17,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,818.33

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