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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.88, 26,007.39 and 9,864.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.88, 26,007.39 and 9,864.39 is: 14,782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.88 : 26,007.39 = 9,864.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.88/26,007.39 = 9,864.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.88x = 26,007.39 × 9,864.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.88x = 256,547,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,547,037.84/17,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.41

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