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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.35, 26,237.28 and 9,164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.35, 26,237.28 and 9,164.39 is: 13,750.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.35 : 26,237.28 = 9,164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.35/26,237.28 = 9,164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.35x = 26,237.28 × 9,164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.35x = 240,448,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,448,666.46/17,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.65

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