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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.41, 26,222.83 and 9,156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.41, 26,222.83 and 9,156.77 is: 13,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.41 : 26,222.83 = 9,156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.41/26,222.83 = 9,156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.41x = 26,222.83 × 9,156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.41x = 240,116,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,116,246.16/17,481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.52

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