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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.66, 26,251.24 and 9,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.66, 26,251.24 and 9,173.68 is: 13,764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.66 : 26,251.24 = 9,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.66/26,251.24 = 9,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.66x = 26,251.24 × 9,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.66x = 240,820,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,820,475.36/17,495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.58

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