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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.07, 26,064.11 and 9,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.07, 26,064.11 and 9,486.48 is: 14,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.07 : 26,064.11 = 9,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.07/26,064.11 = 9,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.07x = 26,064.11 × 9,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.07x = 247,256,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,256,658.23/17,376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.72

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