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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.64, 26,489.16 and 9,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.64, 26,489.16 and 9,337.88 is: 14,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.64 : 26,489.16 = 9,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.64/26,489.16 = 9,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.64x = 26,489.16 × 9,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.64x = 247,352,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,352,597.38/17,659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.66

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