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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.89, 26,343.41 and 9,241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.89, 26,343.41 and 9,241.38 is: 13,859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.89 : 26,343.41 = 9,241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.89/26,343.41 = 9,241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.89x = 26,343.41 × 9,241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.89x = 243,449,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,449,416.10/17,565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.22

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