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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.40, 26,329.08 and 9,228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.40, 26,329.08 and 9,228.29 is: 13,849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.40 : 26,329.08 = 9,228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.40/26,329.08 = 9,228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.40x = 26,329.08 × 9,228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.40x = 242,972,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,972,254.03/17,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.78

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