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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.59, 26,244.05 and 9,686.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.59, 26,244.05 and 9,686.03 is: 14,531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.59 : 26,244.05 = 9,686.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.59/26,244.05 = 9,686.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.59x = 26,244.05 × 9,686.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.59x = 254,200,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,200,655.62/17,493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,531.07

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