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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.21, 26,204.01 and 9,967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.21, 26,204.01 and 9,967.46 is: 14,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.21 : 26,204.01 = 9,967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.21/26,204.01 = 9,967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.21x = 26,204.01 × 9,967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.21x = 261,187,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,187,421.51/17,464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.58

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