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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.43, 26,327.79 and 9,230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.43, 26,327.79 and 9,230.93 is: 13,843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.43 : 26,327.79 = 9,230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.43/26,327.79 = 9,230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.43x = 26,327.79 × 9,230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.43x = 243,029,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,029,808.75/17,555.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.57

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