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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.09, 26,316.90 and 9,223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.09, 26,316.90 and 9,223.07 is: 13,822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.09 : 26,316.90 = 9,223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.09/26,316.90 = 9,223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.09x = 26,316.90 × 9,223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.09x = 242,722,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,722,479.30/17,560.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.39

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