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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.08, 26,274.30 and 9,191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.08, 26,274.30 and 9,191.97 is: 13,795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.08 : 26,274.30 = 9,191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.08/26,274.30 = 9,191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.08x = 26,274.30 × 9,191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.08x = 241,512,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,512,577.37/17,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.93

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