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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.56, 26,863.56 and 9,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.56, 26,863.56 and 9,023.74 is: 13,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.56 : 26,863.56 = 9,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.56/26,863.56 = 9,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.56x = 26,863.56 × 9,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.56x = 242,409,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,409,735.80/17,922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.40

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