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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,789.97, 26,686.58 and 9,022.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,789.97, 26,686.58 and 9,022.53 is: 13,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,789.97 : 26,686.58 = 9,022.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,789.97/26,686.58 = 9,022.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,789.97x = 26,686.58 × 9,022.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,789.97x = 240,780,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,780,423.53/17,789.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,534.62

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