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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.94, 26,184.54 and 9,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.94, 26,184.54 and 9,961.08 is: 14,933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.94 : 26,184.54 = 9,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.94/26,184.54 = 9,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.94x = 26,184.54 × 9,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.94x = 260,826,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,826,297.70/17,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,933.42

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