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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,488.16, 26,239.97 and 9,166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,488.16, 26,239.97 and 9,166.19 is: 13,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,488.16 : 26,239.97 = 9,166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,488.16/26,239.97 = 9,166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,488.16x = 26,239.97 × 9,166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,488.16x = 240,520,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,520,390.77/17,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.33

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