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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.51, 26,105.70 and 9,119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.51, 26,105.70 and 9,119.51 is: 13,656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.51 : 26,105.70 = 9,119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.51/26,105.70 = 9,119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.51x = 26,105.70 × 9,119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.51x = 238,071,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,071,257.47/17,432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.74

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