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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,455.80, 26,183.70 and 9,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,455.80, 26,183.70 and 9,132.60 is: 13,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,455.80 : 26,183.70 = 9,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,455.80/26,183.70 = 9,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,455.80x = 26,183.70 × 9,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,455.80x = 239,125,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,125,258.62/17,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.90

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