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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.88, 26,460.18 and 9,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.88, 26,460.18 and 9,322.52 is: 13,967.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.88 : 26,460.18 = 9,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.88/26,460.18 = 9,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.88x = 26,460.18 × 9,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.88x = 246,675,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,675,557.25/17,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,967.34

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