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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.85, 26,180.06 and 9,137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.85, 26,180.06 and 9,137.43 is: 13,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.85 : 26,180.06 = 9,137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.85/26,180.06 = 9,137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.85x = 26,180.06 × 9,137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.85x = 239,218,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,218,419.96/17,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.35

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