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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.04, 26,197.83 and 9,723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.04, 26,197.83 and 9,723.06 is: 14,584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.04 : 26,197.83 = 9,723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.04/26,197.83 = 9,723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.04x = 26,197.83 × 9,723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.04x = 254,723,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,723,072.96/17,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,584.74

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