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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.70, 26,309.85 and 9,212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.70, 26,309.85 and 9,212.70 is: 13,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.70 : 26,309.85 = 9,212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.70/26,309.85 = 9,212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.70x = 26,309.85 × 9,212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.70x = 242,384,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,384,755.10/17,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.15

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