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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.53, 26,183.67 and 9,713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.53, 26,183.67 and 9,713.81 is: 14,534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.53 : 26,183.67 = 9,713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.53/26,183.67 = 9,713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.53x = 26,183.67 × 9,713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.53x = 254,343,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,343,064.56/17,499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.28

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