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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.36, 26,444.22 and 9,816.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.36, 26,444.22 and 9,816.36 is: 14,755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.36 : 26,444.22 = 9,816.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.36/26,444.22 = 9,816.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.36x = 26,444.22 × 9,816.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.36x = 259,585,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,585,983.44/17,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,755.61

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