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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.71, 26,203.26 and 9,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.71, 26,203.26 and 9,966.96 is: 14,954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.71 : 26,203.26 = 9,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.71/26,203.26 = 9,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.71x = 26,203.26 × 9,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.71x = 261,166,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,166,844.29/17,463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,954.83

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