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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.70, 26,311.35 and 9,213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.70, 26,311.35 and 9,213.70 is: 13,824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.70 : 26,311.35 = 9,213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.70/26,311.35 = 9,213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.70x = 26,311.35 × 9,213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.70x = 242,424,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,424,885.50/17,535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.65

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