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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,494.66, 26,249.73 and 9,172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,494.66, 26,249.73 and 9,172.69 is: 13,763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,494.66 : 26,249.73 = 9,172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,494.66/26,249.73 = 9,172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,494.66x = 26,249.73 × 9,172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,494.66x = 240,780,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,780,635.87/17,494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,763.09

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