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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.35, 26,046.85 and 9,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.35, 26,046.85 and 9,466.15 is: 14,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.35 : 26,046.85 = 9,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.35/26,046.85 = 9,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.35x = 26,046.85 × 9,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.35x = 246,563,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,563,389.13/17,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.41

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