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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.64, 26,056.68 and 9,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.64, 26,056.68 and 9,575.68 is: 14,368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.64 : 26,056.68 = 9,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.64/26,056.68 = 9,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.64x = 26,056.68 × 9,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.64x = 249,510,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,510,429.54/17,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,368.88

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