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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.76, 26,392.86 and 9,801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.76, 26,392.86 and 9,801.96 is: 14,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.76 : 26,392.86 = 9,801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.76/26,392.86 = 9,801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.76x = 26,392.86 × 9,801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.76x = 258,701,758.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,701,758.01/17,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.36

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