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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.72, 26,423.79 and 9,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.72, 26,423.79 and 9,294.94 is: 13,936.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.72 : 26,423.79 = 9,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.72/26,423.79 = 9,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.72x = 26,423.79 × 9,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.72x = 245,607,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,607,542.62/17,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.19

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