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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.22, 26,393.45 and 9,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.22, 26,393.45 and 9,289.89 is: 13,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.22 : 26,393.45 = 9,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.22/26,393.45 = 9,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.22x = 26,393.45 × 9,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.22x = 245,192,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,192,200.77/17,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.86

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