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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,694.59, 26,521.77 and 9,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,694.59, 26,521.77 and 9,248.08 is: 13,861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,694.59 : 26,521.77 = 9,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,694.59/26,521.77 = 9,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,694.59x = 26,521.77 × 9,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,694.59x = 245,275,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,275,271.85/17,694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.60

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