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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.54, 26,182.25 and 9,134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.54, 26,182.25 and 9,134.21 is: 13,707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.54 : 26,182.25 = 9,134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.54/26,182.25 = 9,134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.54x = 26,182.25 × 9,134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.54x = 239,154,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,154,258.06/17,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.05

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