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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.71, 26,398.96 and 9,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.71, 26,398.96 and 9,695.16 is: 14,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.71 : 26,398.96 = 9,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.71/26,398.96 = 9,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.71x = 26,398.96 × 9,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.71x = 255,942,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,942,009.04/17,596.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.88

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