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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.47, 26,335.28 and 9,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.47, 26,335.28 and 9,113.71 is: 13,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.47 : 26,335.28 = 9,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.47/26,335.28 = 9,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.47x = 26,335.28 × 9,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.47x = 240,011,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,011,973.01/17,552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,673.97

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