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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.02, 26,823.14 and 9,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.02, 26,823.14 and 9,112.49 is: 13,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.02 : 26,823.14 = 9,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.02/26,823.14 = 9,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.02x = 26,823.14 × 9,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.02x = 244,425,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,425,595.02/17,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.20

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