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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.74, 26,379.64 and 9,145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.74, 26,379.64 and 9,145.45 is: 13,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.74 : 26,379.64 = 9,145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.74/26,379.64 = 9,145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.74x = 26,379.64 × 9,145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.74x = 241,253,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,253,678.64/17,596.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.13

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