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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,536.98, 26,313.12 and 9,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,536.98, 26,313.12 and 9,215.04 is: 13,826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,536.98 : 26,313.12 = 9,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,536.98/26,313.12 = 9,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,536.98x = 26,313.12 × 9,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,536.98x = 242,476,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,476,453.32/17,536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.58

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