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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.51, 26,172.45 and 9,114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.51, 26,172.45 and 9,114.35 is: 13,666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.51 : 26,172.45 = 9,114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.51/26,172.45 = 9,114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.51x = 26,172.45 × 9,114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.51x = 238,544,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,544,738.80/17,454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.65

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