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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.17, 26,252.52 and 9,066.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.17, 26,252.52 and 9,066.48 is: 13,586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.17 : 26,252.52 = 9,066.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.17/26,252.52 = 9,066.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.17x = 26,252.52 × 9,066.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.17x = 238,017,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,017,947.53/17,519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,586.14

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