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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.39, 26,203.60 and 9,466.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.39, 26,203.60 and 9,466.57 is: 14,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.39 : 26,203.60 = 9,466.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.39/26,203.60 = 9,466.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.39x = 26,203.60 × 9,466.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.39x = 248,058,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,058,213.65/17,473.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.34

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