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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,536.65, 26,318.94 and 9,221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,536.65, 26,318.94 and 9,221.55 is: 13,839.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,536.65 : 26,318.94 = 9,221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,536.65/26,318.94 = 9,221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,536.65x = 26,318.94 × 9,221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,536.65x = 242,701,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,701,421.16/17,536.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.67

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