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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.49, 26,022.74 and 9,957.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.49, 26,022.74 and 9,957.65 is: 14,936.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.49 : 26,022.74 = 9,957.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.49/26,022.74 = 9,957.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.49x = 26,022.74 × 9,957.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.49x = 259,125,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,125,157.06/17,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,936.47

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