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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.59, 26,105.90 and 9,502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.59, 26,105.90 and 9,502.65 is: 14,241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.59 : 26,105.90 = 9,502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.59/26,105.90 = 9,502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.59x = 26,105.90 × 9,502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.59x = 248,075,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,075,183.12/17,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.16

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