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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.80, 26,497.44 and 9,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.80, 26,497.44 and 9,344.16 is: 14,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.80 : 26,497.44 = 9,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.80/26,497.44 = 9,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.80x = 26,497.44 × 9,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.80x = 247,596,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,596,318.95/17,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.19

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