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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.31, 26,170.10 and 9,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.31, 26,170.10 and 9,445.29 is: 14,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.31 : 26,170.10 = 9,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.31/26,170.10 = 9,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.31x = 26,170.10 × 9,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.31x = 247,184,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,184,136.60/17,479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.53

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