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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,633.79, 26,442.18 and 9,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,633.79, 26,442.18 and 9,323.19 is: 13,980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633.79 : 26,442.18 = 9,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633.79/26,442.18 = 9,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633.79x = 26,442.18 × 9,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633.79x = 246,525,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,525,468.15/17,633.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.29

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