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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.48, 26,201.58 and 9,153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.48, 26,201.58 and 9,153.16 is: 13,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.48 : 26,201.58 = 9,153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.48/26,201.58 = 9,153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.48x = 26,201.58 × 9,153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.48x = 239,827,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,827,253.99/17,473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.21

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