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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.83, 26,151.03 and 9,130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.83, 26,151.03 and 9,130.07 is: 13,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.83 : 26,151.03 = 9,130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.83/26,151.03 = 9,130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.83x = 26,151.03 × 9,130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.83x = 238,760,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,760,603.72/17,433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.25

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