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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.79, 26,197.46 and 9,722.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.79, 26,197.46 and 9,722.81 is: 14,584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.79 : 26,197.46 = 9,722.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.79/26,197.46 = 9,722.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.79x = 26,197.46 × 9,722.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.79x = 254,712,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,712,926.06/17,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,584.37

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