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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.76, 26,205 and 9,681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.76, 26,205 and 9,681.04 is: 14,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.76 : 26,205 = 9,681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.76/26,205 = 9,681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.76x = 26,205 × 9,681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.76x = 253,691,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,691,653.20/17,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.25

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