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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.68, 26,490.08 and 9,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.68, 26,490.08 and 9,354.40 is: 14,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.68 : 26,490.08 = 9,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.68/26,490.08 = 9,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.68x = 26,490.08 × 9,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.68x = 247,798,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,798,804.35/17,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.52

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