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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,417.70, 26,151.03 and 9,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,417.70, 26,151.03 and 9,104.58 is: 13,669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,417.70 : 26,151.03 = 9,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,417.70/26,151.03 = 9,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,417.70x = 26,151.03 × 9,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,417.70x = 238,094,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,094,144.72/17,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.67

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