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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.47, 26,014.10 and 9,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.47, 26,014.10 and 9,994.41 is: 14,953.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.47 : 26,014.10 = 9,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.47/26,014.10 = 9,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.47x = 26,014.10 × 9,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.47x = 259,995,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,995,531.21/17,386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,953.90

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