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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.30, 26,133.62 and 9,419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.30, 26,133.62 and 9,419.54 is: 14,126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.30 : 26,133.62 = 9,419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.30/26,133.62 = 9,419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.30x = 26,133.62 × 9,419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.30x = 246,166,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,166,678.93/17,426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,126.16

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