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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.40, 26,331.36 and 9,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.40, 26,331.36 and 9,227.40 is: 13,844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.40 : 26,331.36 = 9,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.40/26,331.36 = 9,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.40x = 26,331.36 × 9,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.40x = 242,969,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,969,991.26/17,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.92

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