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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.79, 26,225.96 and 9,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.79, 26,225.96 and 9,741.81 is: 14,612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.79 : 26,225.96 = 9,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.79/26,225.96 = 9,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.79x = 26,225.96 × 9,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.79x = 255,488,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,488,270.68/17,483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.87

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