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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.96, 26,644.80 and 9,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.96, 26,644.80 and 9,322.48 is: 13,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.96 : 26,644.80 = 9,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.96/26,644.80 = 9,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.96x = 26,644.80 × 9,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.96x = 248,395,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,395,615.10/17,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,987.85

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