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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.76, 26,382.36 and 9,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.76, 26,382.36 and 9,794.96 is: 14,697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.76 : 26,382.36 = 9,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.76/26,382.36 = 9,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.76x = 26,382.36 × 9,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.76x = 258,414,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,414,160.91/17,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,697.86

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