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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,642.60, 26,466.24 and 9,322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,642.60, 26,466.24 and 9,322.95 is: 13,985.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,642.60 : 26,466.24 = 9,322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,642.60/26,466.24 = 9,322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,642.60x = 26,466.24 × 9,322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,642.60x = 246,743,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,743,432.21/17,642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.67

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