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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.48, 26,255.46 and 9,176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.48, 26,255.46 and 9,176.51 is: 13,768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.48 : 26,255.46 = 9,176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.48/26,255.46 = 9,176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.48x = 26,255.46 × 9,176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.48x = 240,933,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,933,359.97/17,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.82

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