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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.58, 26,246.61 and 9,170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.58, 26,246.61 and 9,170.61 is: 13,759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.58 : 26,246.61 = 9,170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.58/26,246.61 = 9,170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.58x = 26,246.61 × 9,170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.58x = 240,697,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,697,424.13/17,492.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,759.97

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