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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.54, 26,185.25 and 9,136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.54, 26,185.25 and 9,136.21 is: 13,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.54 : 26,185.25 = 9,136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.54/26,185.25 = 9,136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.54x = 26,185.25 × 9,136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.54x = 239,233,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,233,942.90/17,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.04

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