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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.84, 26,161.53 and 9,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.84, 26,161.53 and 9,137.08 is: 13,705.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.84 : 26,161.53 = 9,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.84/26,161.53 = 9,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.84x = 26,161.53 × 9,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.84x = 239,039,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,039,992.53/17,440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.76

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