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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.54, 26,200.08 and 9,724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.54, 26,200.08 and 9,724.56 is: 14,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.54 : 26,200.08 = 9,724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.54/26,200.08 = 9,724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.54x = 26,200.08 × 9,724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.54x = 254,784,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,784,249.96/17,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,586.99

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