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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.80, 26,203.46 and 9,726.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.80, 26,203.46 and 9,726.82 is: 14,590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.80 : 26,203.46 = 9,726.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.80/26,203.46 = 9,726.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.80x = 26,203.46 × 9,726.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.80x = 254,876,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,876,338.80/17,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.37

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