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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,538.64, 26,307.24 and 9,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,538.64, 26,307.24 and 9,742.48 is: 14,613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,538.64 : 26,307.24 = 9,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,538.64/26,307.24 = 9,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,538.64x = 26,307.24 × 9,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,538.64x = 256,297,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,297,759.56/17,538.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,613.32

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