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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.62, 26,248.32 and 9,176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.62, 26,248.32 and 9,176.58 is: 13,758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.62 : 26,248.32 = 9,176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.62/26,248.32 = 9,176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.62x = 26,248.32 × 9,176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.62x = 240,869,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,869,808.35/17,506.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.78

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