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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.62, 26,258.82 and 9,183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.62, 26,258.82 and 9,183.58 is: 13,769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.62 : 26,258.82 = 9,183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.62/26,258.82 = 9,183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.62x = 26,258.82 × 9,183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.62x = 241,149,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,149,974.18/17,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.28

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