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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.88, 26,076.72 and 9,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.88, 26,076.72 and 9,482.08 is: 14,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.88 : 26,076.72 = 9,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.88/26,076.72 = 9,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.88x = 26,076.72 × 9,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.88x = 247,261,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,261,545.18/17,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.53

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