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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.22, 26,013.72 and 9,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.22, 26,013.72 and 9,994.16 is: 14,953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.22 : 26,013.72 = 9,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.22/26,013.72 = 9,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.22x = 26,013.72 × 9,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.22x = 259,985,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,985,279.88/17,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,953.53

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