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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.12, 26,424.59 and 9,313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.12, 26,424.59 and 9,313.19 is: 13,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.12 : 26,424.59 = 9,313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.12/26,424.59 = 9,313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.12x = 26,424.59 × 9,313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.12x = 246,097,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,097,227.34/17,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.30

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