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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.30, 26,128.04 and 9,514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.30, 26,128.04 and 9,514.53 is: 14,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.30 : 26,128.04 = 9,514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.30/26,128.04 = 9,514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.30x = 26,128.04 × 9,514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.30x = 248,595,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,595,972.85/17,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,277.03

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