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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.99, 26,061.91 and 9,472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.99, 26,061.91 and 9,472.19 is: 14,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.99 : 26,061.91 = 9,472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.99/26,061.91 = 9,472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.99x = 26,061.91 × 9,472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.99x = 246,863,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,863,355.89/17,389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,195.72

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