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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.54, 26,183.75 and 9,135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.54, 26,183.75 and 9,135.21 is: 13,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.54 : 26,183.75 = 9,135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.54/26,183.75 = 9,135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.54x = 26,183.75 × 9,135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.54x = 239,194,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,194,054.84/17,448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.54

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