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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.69, 26,138.54 and 9,634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.69, 26,138.54 and 9,634.50 is: 14,451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.69 : 26,138.54 = 9,634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.69/26,138.54 = 9,634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.69x = 26,138.54 × 9,634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.69x = 251,831,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,831,787.72/17,425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,451.76

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