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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.74, 26,251.32 and 9,173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.74, 26,251.32 and 9,173.77 is: 13,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.74 : 26,251.32 = 9,173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.74/26,251.32 = 9,173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.74x = 26,251.32 × 9,173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.74x = 240,823,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,823,571.88/17,495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,764.70

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