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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.60, 26,004.96 and 9,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.60, 26,004.96 and 9,946.56 is: 14,895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.60 : 26,004.96 = 9,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.60/26,004.96 = 9,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.60x = 26,004.96 × 9,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.60x = 258,659,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,659,894.94/17,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,895.82

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