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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.72, 26,442.15 and 9,322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.72, 26,442.15 and 9,322.39 is: 13,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.72 : 26,442.15 = 9,322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.72/26,442.15 = 9,322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.72x = 26,442.15 × 9,322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.72x = 246,504,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,504,034.74/17,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.55

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