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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.88, 26,386.79 and 9,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.88, 26,386.79 and 9,266.56 is: 13,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.88 : 26,386.79 = 9,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.88/26,386.79 = 9,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.88x = 26,386.79 × 9,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.88x = 244,514,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,514,772.74/17,586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.25

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