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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.48, 26,178.39 and 9,130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.48, 26,178.39 and 9,130.14 is: 13,694.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.48 : 26,178.39 = 9,130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.48/26,178.39 = 9,130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.48x = 26,178.39 × 9,130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.48x = 239,012,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,012,365.67/17,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.26

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