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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.08, 25,974.72 and 9,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.08, 25,974.72 and 9,936 is: 14,895.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.08 : 25,974.72 = 9,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.08/25,974.72 = 9,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.08x = 25,974.72 × 9,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.08x = 258,084,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,084,817.92/17,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.74

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