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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,531.70, 26,305.35 and 9,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,531.70, 26,305.35 and 9,209.70 is: 13,818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,531.70 : 26,305.35 = 9,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,531.70/26,305.35 = 9,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,531.70x = 26,305.35 × 9,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,531.70x = 242,264,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,264,381.90/17,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,818.65

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