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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.03, 26,190.09 and 9,142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.03, 26,190.09 and 9,142.47 is: 13,713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.03 : 26,190.09 = 9,142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.03/26,190.09 = 9,142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.03x = 26,190.09 × 9,142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.03x = 239,442,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,442,112.12/17,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.73

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