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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.91, 26,324.01 and 9,228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.91, 26,324.01 and 9,228.41 is: 13,839.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.91 : 26,324.01 = 9,228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.91/26,324.01 = 9,228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.91x = 26,324.01 × 9,228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.91x = 242,928,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,928,625.50/17,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.79

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