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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.09, 26,440.97 and 9,306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.09, 26,440.97 and 9,306.32 is: 13,956.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.09 : 26,440.97 = 9,306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.09/26,440.97 = 9,306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.09x = 26,440.97 × 9,306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.09x = 246,067,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,067,949.19/17,631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.48

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