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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.83, 26,152.92 and 9,110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.83, 26,152.92 and 9,110.61 is: 13,667.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.83 : 26,152.92 = 9,110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.83/26,152.92 = 9,110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.83x = 26,152.92 × 9,110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.83x = 238,269,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,269,054.48/17,432.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.84

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