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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.16, 26,305.50 and 9,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.16, 26,305.50 and 9,227.72 is: 13,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.16 : 26,305.50 = 9,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.16/26,305.50 = 9,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.16x = 26,305.50 × 9,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.16x = 242,739,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,739,788.46/17,560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.32

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