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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.05, 26,371.23 and 9,694.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.05, 26,371.23 and 9,694.87 is: 14,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.05 : 26,371.23 = 9,694.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.05/26,371.23 = 9,694.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.05x = 26,371.23 × 9,694.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.05x = 255,665,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,665,646.59/17,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,527.24

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