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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.19, 26,328.44 and 9,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.19, 26,328.44 and 9,231.14 is: 13,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.19 : 26,328.44 = 9,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.19/26,328.44 = 9,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.19x = 26,328.44 × 9,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.19x = 243,041,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,041,604.52/17,545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.32

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