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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.70, 26,286.07 and 9,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.70, 26,286.07 and 9,199.62 is: 13,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.70 : 26,286.07 = 9,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.70/26,286.07 = 9,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.70x = 26,286.07 × 9,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.70x = 241,821,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,821,875.01/17,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.79

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