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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.76, 23,594.10 and 9,926.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.76, 23,594.10 and 9,926.10 is: 13,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.76 : 23,594.10 = 9,926.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.76/23,594.10 = 9,926.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.76x = 23,594.10 × 9,926.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.76x = 234,197,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,197,396.01/17,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.35

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