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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.65, 26,314.44 and 9,218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.65, 26,314.44 and 9,218.55 is: 13,835.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.65 : 26,314.44 = 9,218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.65/26,314.44 = 9,218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.65x = 26,314.44 × 9,218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.65x = 242,580,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,580,980.86/17,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.17

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