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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.07, 26,062.61 and 9,485.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.07, 26,062.61 and 9,485.48 is: 14,228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.07 : 26,062.61 = 9,485.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.07/26,062.61 = 9,485.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.07x = 26,062.61 × 9,485.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.07x = 247,216,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,216,188.16/17,375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.21

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