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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.29, 27,002.64 and 9,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.29, 27,002.64 and 9,237.36 is: 13,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.29 : 27,002.64 = 9,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.29/27,002.64 = 9,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.29x = 27,002.64 × 9,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.29x = 249,433,106.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,433,106.63/17,996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.25

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