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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.61, 26,226.18 and 9,199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.61, 26,226.18 and 9,199.58 is: 13,776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.61 : 26,226.18 = 9,199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.61/26,226.18 = 9,199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.61x = 26,226.18 × 9,199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.61x = 241,269,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,269,709.87/17,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.92

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