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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.80, 26,333.70 and 9,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.80, 26,333.70 and 9,232.60 is: 13,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.80 : 26,333.70 = 9,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.80/26,333.70 = 9,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.80x = 26,333.70 × 9,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.80x = 243,128,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,128,518.62/17,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.90

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