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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.49, 26,062.66 and 9,472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.49, 26,062.66 and 9,472.69 is: 14,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.49 : 26,062.66 = 9,472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.49/26,062.66 = 9,472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.49x = 26,062.66 × 9,472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.49x = 246,883,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,883,451.39/17,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.47

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