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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.79, 26,194.46 and 9,720.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.79, 26,194.46 and 9,720.81 is: 14,581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.79 : 26,194.46 = 9,720.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.79/26,194.46 = 9,720.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.79x = 26,194.46 × 9,720.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.79x = 254,631,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,631,320.11/17,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,581.37

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