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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.20, 26,255.40 and 9,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.20, 26,255.40 and 9,305.20 is: 13,950.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.20 : 26,255.40 = 9,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.20/26,255.40 = 9,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.20x = 26,255.40 × 9,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.20x = 244,311,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,311,748.08/17,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.15

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