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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.95, 26,286.44 and 9,199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.95, 26,286.44 and 9,199.87 is: 13,807.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.95 : 26,286.44 = 9,199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.95/26,286.44 = 9,199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.95x = 26,286.44 × 9,199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.95x = 241,831,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,831,896.48/17,514.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.17

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