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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.10, 26,336.22 and 9,114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.10, 26,336.22 and 9,114.33 is: 13,674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.10 : 26,336.22 = 9,114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.10/26,336.22 = 9,114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.10x = 26,336.22 × 9,114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.10x = 240,037,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,037,016.18/17,553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.91

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