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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.16, 26,247.49 and 9,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.16, 26,247.49 and 9,171.19 is: 13,760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.16 : 26,247.49 = 9,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.16/26,247.49 = 9,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.16x = 26,247.49 × 9,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.16x = 240,720,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,720,540.72/17,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,760.84

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