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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.44, 26,185.29 and 9,961.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.44, 26,185.29 and 9,961.58 is: 14,934.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.44 : 26,185.29 = 9,961.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.44/26,185.29 = 9,961.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.44x = 26,185.29 × 9,961.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.44x = 260,846,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,846,861.16/17,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.17

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