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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.77, 26,191.22 and 9,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.77, 26,191.22 and 9,143.24 is: 13,714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.77 : 26,191.22 = 9,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.77/26,191.22 = 9,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.77x = 26,191.22 × 9,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.77x = 239,472,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,472,433.68/17,460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.89

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