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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.48, 26,064.15 and 9,473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.48, 26,064.15 and 9,473.69 is: 14,197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.48 : 26,064.15 = 9,473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.48/26,064.15 = 9,473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.48x = 26,064.15 × 9,473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.48x = 246,923,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,923,546.89/17,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.96

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