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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.28, 26,383.23 and 9,791.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.28, 26,383.23 and 9,791.22 is: 14,687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.28 : 26,383.23 = 9,791.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.28/26,383.23 = 9,791.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.28x = 26,383.23 × 9,791.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.28x = 258,324,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,324,009.24/17,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.28

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