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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.10, 26,337.72 and 9,115.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.10, 26,337.72 and 9,115.33 is: 13,676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.10 : 26,337.72 = 9,115.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.10/26,337.72 = 9,115.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.10x = 26,337.72 × 9,115.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.10x = 240,077,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,077,009.25/17,554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.41

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