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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.44, 26,034.84 and 9,458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.44, 26,034.84 and 9,458.64 is: 14,192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.44 : 26,034.84 = 9,458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.44/26,034.84 = 9,458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.44x = 26,034.84 × 9,458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.44x = 246,254,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,254,179.02/17,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.96

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