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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.58, 26,326.64 and 9,229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.58, 26,326.64 and 9,229.56 is: 13,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.58 : 26,326.64 = 9,229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.58/26,326.64 = 9,229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.58x = 26,326.64 × 9,229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.58x = 242,983,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,983,303.48/17,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.13

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