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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.22, 26,442.90 and 9,322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.22, 26,442.90 and 9,322.89 is: 13,959.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.22 : 26,442.90 = 9,322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.22/26,442.90 = 9,322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.22x = 26,442.90 × 9,322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.22x = 246,524,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,524,247.98/17,660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.30

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