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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.63, 26,367.93 and 9,699.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.63, 26,367.93 and 9,699.75 is: 14,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.63 : 26,367.93 = 9,699.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.63/26,367.93 = 9,699.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.63x = 26,367.93 × 9,699.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.63x = 255,762,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,762,329.02/17,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.56

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