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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.37, 26,237.31 and 9,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.37, 26,237.31 and 9,164.40 is: 13,750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.37 : 26,237.31 = 9,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.37/26,237.31 = 9,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.37x = 26,237.31 × 9,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.37x = 240,449,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,449,203.76/17,486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.66

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