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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.96, 26,217.18 and 9,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.96, 26,217.18 and 9,695.40 is: 14,519.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.96 : 26,217.18 = 9,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.96/26,217.18 = 9,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.96x = 26,217.18 × 9,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.96x = 254,186,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,186,046.97/17,505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,519.97

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