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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.96, 26,271.12 and 9,189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.96, 26,271.12 and 9,189.86 is: 13,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.96 : 26,271.12 = 9,189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.96/26,271.12 = 9,189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.96x = 26,271.12 × 9,189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.96x = 241,427,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,427,914.84/17,503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.76

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