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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.36, 26,153.28 and 9,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.36, 26,153.28 and 9,693.76 is: 14,504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.36 : 26,153.28 = 9,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.36/26,153.28 = 9,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.36x = 26,153.28 × 9,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.36x = 253,523,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,523,619.53/17,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,504.17

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