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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.28, 26,387.74 and 9,794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.28, 26,387.74 and 9,794.22 is: 14,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.28 : 26,387.74 = 9,794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.28/26,387.74 = 9,794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.28x = 26,387.74 × 9,794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.28x = 258,447,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,447,330.86/17,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.79

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