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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.06, 26,196.90 and 9,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.06, 26,196.90 and 9,170.20 is: 13,725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.06 : 26,196.90 = 9,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.06/26,196.90 = 9,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.06x = 26,196.90 × 9,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.06x = 240,230,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,230,812.38/17,502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.86

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