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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501.62, 26,240.82 and 9,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501.62, 26,240.82 and 9,171.58 is: 13,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501.62 : 26,240.82 = 9,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501.62/26,240.82 = 9,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501.62x = 26,240.82 × 9,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501.62x = 240,669,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,669,779.90/17,501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.29

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