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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.54, 26,161.98 and 9,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.54, 26,161.98 and 9,553.92 is: 14,327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.54 : 26,161.98 = 9,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.54/26,161.98 = 9,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.54x = 26,161.98 × 9,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.54x = 249,949,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,949,463.96/17,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.41

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