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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.23, 26,575.72 and 9,416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.23, 26,575.72 and 9,416.23 is: 14,112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.23 : 26,575.72 = 9,416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.23/26,575.72 = 9,416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.23x = 26,575.72 × 9,416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.23x = 250,243,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,243,091.94/17,732.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.33

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