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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.70, 26,489.55 and 9,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.70, 26,489.55 and 9,365.30 is: 14,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.70 : 26,489.55 = 9,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.70/26,489.55 = 9,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.70x = 26,489.55 × 9,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.70x = 248,082,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,082,582.62/17,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.95

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