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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.99, 26,066.41 and 9,475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.99, 26,066.41 and 9,475.19 is: 14,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.99 : 26,066.41 = 9,475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.99/26,066.41 = 9,475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.99x = 26,066.41 × 9,475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.99x = 246,984,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,984,187.37/17,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.21

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