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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.54, 26,203.08 and 9,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.54, 26,203.08 and 9,726.56 is: 14,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.54 : 26,203.08 = 9,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.54/26,203.08 = 9,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.54x = 26,203.08 × 9,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.54x = 254,865,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,865,829.80/17,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.99

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