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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.27, 26,316.54 and 9,218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.27, 26,316.54 and 9,218.97 is: 13,830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.27 : 26,316.54 = 9,218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.27/26,316.54 = 9,218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.27x = 26,316.54 × 9,218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.27x = 242,611,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,611,392.76/17,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.89

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