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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.95, 26,193.04 and 9,137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.95, 26,193.04 and 9,137.78 is: 13,714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.95 : 26,193.04 = 9,137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.95/26,193.04 = 9,137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.95x = 26,193.04 × 9,137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.95x = 239,346,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,346,237.05/17,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.58

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