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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.12, 26,423.09 and 9,312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.12, 26,423.09 and 9,312.19 is: 13,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.12 : 26,423.09 = 9,312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.12/26,423.09 = 9,312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.12x = 26,423.09 × 9,312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.12x = 246,056,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,056,834.47/17,650.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.80

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