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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,634.72, 26,404.68 and 9,297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,634.72, 26,404.68 and 9,297.42 is: 13,921.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,634.72 : 26,404.68 = 9,297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,634.72/26,404.68 = 9,297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,634.72x = 26,404.68 × 9,297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,634.72x = 245,495,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,495,399.93/17,634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.14

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