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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.40, 26,864.10 and 9,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.40, 26,864.10 and 9,161.40 is: 13,742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.40 : 26,864.10 = 9,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.40/26,864.10 = 9,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.40x = 26,864.10 × 9,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.40x = 246,112,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,112,765.74/17,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.10

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