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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.48, 26,073.12 and 9,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.48, 26,073.12 and 9,479.70 is: 14,206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.48 : 26,073.12 = 9,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.48/26,073.12 = 9,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.48x = 26,073.12 × 9,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.48x = 247,165,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,165,355.66/17,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.96

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