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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.21, 26,307.52 and 9,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.21, 26,307.52 and 9,211.30 is: 13,821.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.21 : 26,307.52 = 9,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.21/26,307.52 = 9,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.21x = 26,307.52 × 9,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.21x = 242,326,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,326,458.98/17,533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.00

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