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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.28, 26,255.19 and 9,176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.28, 26,255.19 and 9,176.31 is: 13,768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.28 : 26,255.19 = 9,176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.28/26,255.19 = 9,176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.28x = 26,255.19 × 9,176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.28x = 240,925,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,925,762.55/17,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.54

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