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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,608.58, 26,394.50 and 9,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,608.58, 26,394.50 and 9,297.98 is: 13,937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,608.58 : 26,394.50 = 9,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,608.58/26,394.50 = 9,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,608.58x = 26,394.50 × 9,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,608.58x = 245,415,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,415,424.38/17,608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,937.27

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