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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.16, 26,302.50 and 9,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.16, 26,302.50 and 9,225.72 is: 13,820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.16 : 26,302.50 = 9,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.16/26,302.50 = 9,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.16x = 26,302.50 × 9,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.16x = 242,659,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,659,500.30/17,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.33

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