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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.22, 26,222.54 and 9,156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.22, 26,222.54 and 9,156.58 is: 13,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.22 : 26,222.54 = 9,156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.22/26,222.54 = 9,156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.22x = 26,222.54 × 9,156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.22x = 240,108,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,108,677.09/17,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.24

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