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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.58, 26,031.98 and 9,456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.58, 26,031.98 and 9,456.75 is: 14,190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.58 : 26,031.98 = 9,456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.58/26,031.98 = 9,456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.58x = 26,031.98 × 9,456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.58x = 246,177,950.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,177,950.51/17,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.09

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