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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.72, 26,422.29 and 9,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.72, 26,422.29 and 9,293.94 is: 13,934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.72 : 26,422.29 = 9,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.72/26,422.29 = 9,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.72x = 26,422.29 × 9,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.72x = 245,567,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,567,177.92/17,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.69

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