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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.26, 26,172.08 and 9,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.26, 26,172.08 and 9,114.10 is: 13,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.26 : 26,172.08 = 9,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.26/26,172.08 = 9,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.26x = 26,172.08 × 9,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.26x = 238,534,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,534,954.33/17,454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.29

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