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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.99, 26,064.91 and 9,474.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.99, 26,064.91 and 9,474.19 is: 14,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.99 : 26,064.91 = 9,474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.99/26,064.91 = 9,474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.99x = 26,064.91 × 9,474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.99x = 246,943,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,943,909.67/17,391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,198.72

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