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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.15, 26,203.92 and 9,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.15, 26,203.92 and 9,967.40 is: 14,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.15 : 26,203.92 = 9,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.15/26,203.92 = 9,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.15x = 26,203.92 × 9,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.15x = 261,184,821.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,184,821.19/17,464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.49

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