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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.78, 26,200.23 and 9,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.78, 26,200.23 and 9,149.25 is: 13,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.78 : 26,200.23 = 9,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.78/26,200.23 = 9,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.78x = 26,200.23 × 9,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.78x = 239,712,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,712,454.33/17,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.91

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