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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.06, 26,862.81 and 9,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.06, 26,862.81 and 9,023.24 is: 13,524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.06 : 26,862.81 = 9,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.06/26,862.81 = 9,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.06x = 26,862.81 × 9,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.06x = 242,389,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,389,536.59/17,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.65

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