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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.16, 26,437.77 and 9,301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.16, 26,437.77 and 9,301.23 is: 13,959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.16 : 26,437.77 = 9,301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.16/26,437.77 = 9,301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.16x = 26,437.77 × 9,301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.16x = 245,903,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,903,779.46/17,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.78

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