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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.76, 26,181.84 and 9,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.76, 26,181.84 and 9,120.60 is: 13,676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.76 : 26,181.84 = 9,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.76/26,181.84 = 9,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.76x = 26,181.84 × 9,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.76x = 238,794,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,794,089.90/17,460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.04

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