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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.44, 26,331.84 and 9,233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.44, 26,331.84 and 9,233.37 is: 13,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.44 : 26,331.84 = 9,233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.44/26,331.84 = 9,233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.44x = 26,331.84 × 9,233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.44x = 243,131,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,131,621.50/17,547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.68

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