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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,536.20, 26,312.10 and 9,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,536.20, 26,312.10 and 9,214.20 is: 13,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,536.20 : 26,312.10 = 9,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,536.20/26,312.10 = 9,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,536.20x = 26,312.10 × 9,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,536.20x = 242,444,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,444,951.82/17,536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.40

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