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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.48, 26,055.76 and 9,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.48, 26,055.76 and 9,974.52 is: 14,964.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.48 : 26,055.76 = 9,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.48/26,055.76 = 9,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.48x = 26,055.76 × 9,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.48x = 259,893,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,893,699.24/17,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,964.39

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