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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,782.15, 26,689.96 and 9,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,782.15, 26,689.96 and 9,023.35 is: 13,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,782.15 : 26,689.96 = 9,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,782.15/26,689.96 = 9,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,782.15x = 26,689.96 × 9,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,782.15x = 240,832,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,832,850.57/17,782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.52

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