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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.14, 26,393.16 and 9,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.14, 26,393.16 and 9,270.82 is: 13,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.14 : 26,393.16 = 9,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.14/26,393.16 = 9,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.14x = 26,393.16 × 9,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.14x = 244,686,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,686,235.59/17,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.63

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