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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.41, 26,327.76 and 9,230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.41, 26,327.76 and 9,230.91 is: 13,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.41 : 26,327.76 = 9,230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.41/26,327.76 = 9,230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.41x = 26,327.76 × 9,230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.41x = 243,029,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,029,183.06/17,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.55

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