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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.81, 26,142.88 and 9,541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.81, 26,142.88 and 9,541.15 is: 14,308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.81 : 26,142.88 = 9,541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.81/26,142.88 = 9,541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.81x = 26,142.88 × 9,541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.81x = 249,433,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,433,139.51/17,432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.26

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