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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.30, 26,339.58 and 9,238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.30, 26,339.58 and 9,238.73 is: 13,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.30 : 26,339.58 = 9,238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.30/26,339.58 = 9,238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.30x = 26,339.58 × 9,238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.30x = 243,344,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,344,136.24/17,563.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.26

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