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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.09, 26,275.83 and 9,190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.09, 26,275.83 and 9,190.15 is: 13,789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.09 : 26,275.83 = 9,190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.09/26,275.83 = 9,190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.09x = 26,275.83 × 9,190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.09x = 241,478,819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,478,819.07/17,512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.26

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