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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.76, 26,216.19 and 9,143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.76, 26,216.19 and 9,143.73 is: 13,710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.76 : 26,216.19 = 9,143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.76/26,216.19 = 9,143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.76x = 26,216.19 × 9,143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.76x = 239,713,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,713,762.99/17,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.65

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