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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.56, 26,488.08 and 9,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.56, 26,488.08 and 9,349.56 is: 14,018.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.56 : 26,488.08 = 9,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.56/26,488.08 = 9,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.56x = 26,488.08 × 9,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.56x = 247,651,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,651,893.24/17,665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.91

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