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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.15, 26,307.42 and 9,211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.15, 26,307.42 and 9,211.23 is: 13,820.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.15 : 26,307.42 = 9,211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.15/26,307.42 = 9,211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.15x = 26,307.42 × 9,211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.15x = 242,323,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,323,696.33/17,533.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.89

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